Development and Validation of the Mexican Public Open Spaces Tool (MexPOS)

Medina, Catalina; Hernández, Annel; Hermosillo-Gallardo, Maria E.; Gámez, Célida I. Gómez; Reséndiz, Eugen; Morales, Maricruz; Nieto, Claudia; Villanueva, Mildred Moreno; Barquera, Sı́món

doi:10.3390/ijerph19138198

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“…Another challenge that we faced when studying the Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca linear park was determining the adequate way to measure the park's impact on the surrounding environment and community. Because the park is open and accessible from multiple points, it may be difficult to track the specific behaviors and activities of park visitors, making it challenging to assess the park's impact on issues such as public health, safety, and community engagement [25,56,57].…”

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Linear Parks as Urban Commons—Considerations from Mexico City

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Merino-Pérez

2023

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This article aims to understand, from the conceptual proposal of urban commons, the social processes of use and appropriation of infrastructures developed in the framework of urban sustainability policies in cities of the Global South. Specifically, it is part of the debate on the type of interventions needed to promote non-motorized mobility, based on a case study developed in the Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca, the first linear park built in Mexico City, which is 59 km long and covers several areas of the city. The spaces, actors, and uses of the linear park were documented using a mixed methodology that included participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and systematic image capture using a modification of the SOPARC system. Our fieldwork exposed substantial socioeconomic inequalities within areas intersecting the linear park, in conjunction with a pronounced imbalance of public funding dedicated to its maintenance and enhancement. Regardless of these disparities, we observed an array of diverse uses initiated by urban infrastructure users, adapting the space to cater to their individual requirements, interests, and endeavors. This variability plays a decisive role in shaping the public space management policies in several instances. Based on these results, we stress the necessity of fostering inclusive access to public spaces, as this is a crucial component of urban sustainability.

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Section: Limitationsmentioning

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Linear Parks as Urban Commons—Considerations from Mexico City

Buratti

Merino-Pérez

2023

Sustainability

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A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing the Vitality of Public Open Spaces: A Novel Perspective Using Social–Ecological Model (SEM)

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A number of studies address the spatial planning, architectural design, and management of public open spaces (POSs) to curb the overuse of spaces to create high-quality spaces. Little attention has been paid to the problem of underutilization of POSs. Therefore, this paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the literature on the factors that influence the vitality of POSs, proposing Bronfenbrenner’s social–ecological model (SEM) as a conceptual framework. In this work, we conducted a systematic literature search using the PRISMA method to screen and select articles from three major databases (Science Web, Elsevier, and Scopus). Thirty-four journal articles from 2000 to 2022 were selected for the final review. This study systematically identifies and classifies a set of variables related to the vitality of POSs and develops an SEM-based framework of factors that influence the vitality of POSs. The framework examines the influence of individual user characteristics, the social environment, the physical environment, and the political environment on the vitality of POSs. Finally, strategies to improve the vitality of POSs are proposed: (1) POSs’ optimization and promotion strategies should be developed gradually, starting from the most basic needs, stage by stage; (2) To improve the vitality of POSs, we should consider both the general public and special groups; (3) Through the synergistic effect between social, material, and policy environments, the comprehensive improvement of POSs’ vitality is achieved. This study provides the latest insights into the vitality of POSs and makes a theoretical contribution by conceptualizing the SEM framework and summarizing the influencing factors at different levels. The study of these factors should also have practical implications, as the results will ultimately provide improvement strategies to help policy-makers and local communities to effectively and sustainably improve the vitality of POSs.

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Development and Validation of the Mexican Public Open Spaces Tool (MexPOS)

Cited by 2 publications

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Linear Parks as Urban Commons—Considerations from Mexico City

Linear Parks as Urban Commons—Considerations from Mexico City

A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing the Vitality of Public Open Spaces: A Novel Perspective Using Social–Ecological Model (SEM)

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