Developing and testing a protocol to systematically assess social interaction with urban outdoor environment

Chen, Shuolei; Sleipness, Ole Russell; Christensen, Keith; Yang, Bo; Wang, Hao

doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102008

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“…The comfort of elderly people is an essential aspect of urban design as the world's population is aging rapidly. Many researchers have explored the relationship between urban design and the comfort of the elderly, particularly in public spaces (Akinci et al, 2022;Chen et al, 2023;Ravi et al, 2021;Liu et al, 2021). Azadeh Lak et al (2020) explored the importance of outdoor spaces for the elderly and presented evidencebased design guidelines for creating comfortable outdoor spaces including accessibility, safety, and comfort in outdoor spaces to encourage seniors to spend time outside and engage in physical activity.…”

Section: Elderly Comfort Of Community Public Facilitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Age-inclusive urban design: A review of sustainable retrofit strategies for elderly well-being

Yang,

Yaman,

Ismail

2024

J. Infras. Policy. Dev.

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As urban populations age, creating cities that cater to the needs of elderly residents becomes increasingly vital. This paper addresses the imperative to develop urban environments supporting the well-being of the elderly against a backdrop of changing demographics. With the proportion of elderly individuals steadily rising, the demand for age-inclusive urban design is more pressing than ever. The research question driving this study is: How can sustainable retrofit strategies contribute to age-inclusive urban design, considering the physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly? Begins with examining the theoretical foundations of sustainable retrofit practices, shedding light on their significance and common objectives. Shortcomings in current urban retrofit practices are scrutinized, highlighting the gaps that need addressing. Integrating research on the physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly, along with their distinct needs in outdoor environments, the review contributes to a nuanced understanding of age-specific urban requirements. A bespoke sustainable urban retrofit strategy for the elderly is conceptualized, rooted in the principles of urban design. Finally, acknowledging the challenges faced in achieving age-inclusive urban spaces and provides forward-looking recommendations.

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Section: Elderly Comfort Of Community Public Facilitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Age-inclusive urban design: A review of sustainable retrofit strategies for elderly well-being

Yang,

Yaman,

Ismail

2024

J. Infras. Policy. Dev.

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“…The latter type of interaction is commonly considered a social interaction. The social interaction scale (SIS) created by Chen et al ( 2023 ) employs three levels to measure socialization in urban parks: (1) a person who is alone in the place; (2) people in a group who are more focused on the activity than on the partners; and (3) a group of people engaged in activities together. According to Chen et al ( 2023 ), objectively measuring the level of social interaction in places allows one to discover connections between socialization and the qualities of such places.…”

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“…The social interaction scale (SIS) created by Chen et al ( 2023 ) employs three levels to measure socialization in urban parks: (1) a person who is alone in the place; (2) people in a group who are more focused on the activity than on the partners; and (3) a group of people engaged in activities together. According to Chen et al ( 2023 ), objectively measuring the level of social interaction in places allows one to discover connections between socialization and the qualities of such places. The study of socialization is a relevant area of research since designers create environments that positively influence social interactions, such as friendship formation, group membership, and communications (Deasy and Lasswell, 1985 ).…”

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Discovering the sensory, emotional, and interactive experiences of a place

de la Fuente Suárez

2024

Front. Psychol.

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This article proposes a data collection technique for describing experiences of a built environment. Besides the experiences of the visual and physical aspects of the place, this technique helps describe the sensory, bodily, emotional, interactive, and social experiences occurring during the human-environment encounter. The enabling technique presented is called Reactions and Actions Description Survey (RADES). It employs 120 images depicting people going through different situations involving all the senses, showing expressions related to positive and negative emotions, and realizing varied activities. Forty-five participants visited the esplanade in the exterior of a historic building called Obispado. The case study is located on a hill and is a scenic viewpoint of Monterrey, Mexico. The participants answered the RADES and the Environmental Description Survey (ENVIDES), which focuses on describing the qualities of the place and the appraisals with which it is experienced. The comments about the experiences of the place obtained through both surveys were grouped into 133 categories. Qualitative and quantitative data about the experiences of the place were obtained through both techniques. A quantitative analysis of the data was realized since the participants not only described their experiences with words but also indicated numerically the intensity of such experiences. Spearman correlations between the experiences were calculated, and a general map of the experiences of the place was created through multidimensional scaling analysis (MDS). The study revealed the connections between the elements and qualities of the site and the views with specific positive and negative experiences occurring during the visit. Furthermore, MDS allowed the discovery of 10 dimensions of environmental experience—pleasure/displeasure, high/low arousal, dominance/submissiveness, knowing/inhabiting, environment/self, higher/lower cognition, spatiality/materiality, states/processes, natural/built, and visual/sensory. The presented techniques and the findings obtained through them can assist architects in recognizing valuable environmental features for the design of livable spaces.

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“…A growing body of literature suggests that parks can provide recreational, social, and health benefits to communities and are imperative to urban dwellers [1][2][3][4][5][6]. However, the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had drastically compromised the accessibility and operational capacity of urban parks [7][8][9].…”

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Using Big Data to Assess Park System Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Li,

Yang,

2023

Sustainability

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Parks provide essential services to urban dwellers, but the global COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted park usage. Despite this, little is known about the adaptation of visiting behaviors by the public and how visitation patterns vary across different types of parks. In this study, we utilized SafeGraph cellular human movement data to compare park visits in Tucson, Arizona (USA) before and during the pandemic (2019 vs. 2020). We reviewed park management measures in response to the pandemic alongside park visit data. Furthermore, we conducted a GIS analysis to compare the changes in park visits across different park types throughout various days and months. Results indicate that (1) fluctuations in park visits are strongly correlated with COVID-19-related measures; (2) different types of parks experience vastly different processes of visit decline and recovery; (3) river and linear parks maintain their appeal, likely due to the perception of reduced virus transmission risk associated with their primary activities, such as walking and bicycling; and (4) the contrast between weekend and weekday visit patterns reflects the extent of the pandemic impact. These findings offer valuable guidance for park management and park usage, attendance prediction, and design adaptations for future pandemics. We conclude that SafeGraph big data are effective for evaluating park system performance on a broader scale.

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Developing and testing a protocol to systematically assess social interaction with urban outdoor environment

Cited by 9 publications

References 50 publications

Age-inclusive urban design: A review of sustainable retrofit strategies for elderly well-being

Age-inclusive urban design: A review of sustainable retrofit strategies for elderly well-being

Discovering the sensory, emotional, and interactive experiences of a place

Using Big Data to Assess Park System Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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