Effects of Gehl’s urban design guidelines on walkability: A virtual reality experiment in Singaporean public housing estates

Silvennoinen, Heidi; Kuliga, Saskia; Herthogs, Pieter; Recchia, Daniela Rodrigues; Tunçer, Bige

doi:10.1177/23998083221091822

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“…Sun and Dong (2022) examine the use of VR technology in landscape design at the exit of rail transit using smart sensors, illustrating its potential for enhancing public spaces. Silvennoinen et al (2022) explore the effects of urban design guidelines on walkability in Singaporean public housing estates through a VR experiment, contributing to the understanding of how design interventions influence pedestrian experiences. Gao and Li (2022) propose an architecture of a visual design creation system based on 5G VR, offering insights into the integration of advanced technologies for design innovation.…”

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Visual Design and Evaluation of Public Space Scene Based on Virtual Reality Technology

Wang

2024

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Public space scenes are being transformed by virtual reality (VR) technology, offering immersive and interactive experiences that redefine how people engage with their surroundings. Through VR simulations, users can explore and interact with virtual public spaces in ways that were previously impossible. From virtual parks and plazas to digital replicas of iconic landmarks, VR technology allows users to experience the ambiance and atmosphere of public spaces from the comfort of their own homes. Moreover, VR enables designers and planners to experiment with different layouts, amenities, and features, facilitating participatory design processes and community engagement. This paper presents a visual design and evaluation framework for public space scenes using virtual reality (VR) technology, enhanced by Virtual Parallel Edge Hashing Computing (VPE-HC). The framework aims to optimize the design and user experience of public spaces by leveraging VR technology to create immersive and interactive simulations. Through simulated experiments and empirical validations, the effectiveness of the VPE-HC-enhanced VR-based design and evaluation process is evaluated. Results demonstrate significant improvements in user satisfaction, engagement, and usability compared to traditional design methods. For instance, users interacting with public space scenes designed using VPE-HC reported a 40% increase in perceived safety and a 25% improvement in overall satisfaction ratings. Additionally, the framework enabled designers to optimize spatial layouts and amenities based on real-time user feedback and performance data, leading to more effective and user-centric design solutions. These findings underscore the potential of VPE-HC in enhancing the visual design and evaluation of public space scenes based on VR technology, facilitating more inclusive and user-friendly urban environments.

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Visual Design and Evaluation of Public Space Scene Based on Virtual Reality Technology

Wang

2024

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“…In the scientific literature, walkability is addressed by three approaches that appear quite distinct, the experiences of which are almost all oriented to the definition of a walkability index [11], weighted/unweighted, sometimes characterized by a very complex method to the algorithms and the amount of information used [12,13]. They are, on the other hand, very little oriented to the definition of urban design, land use [14] or infrastructure design techniques [15], aimed at a walkable city, often relegated to guidelines [16].…”

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Walkability Infrastructures and Urban Rebalancing: The Case Study of L’Aquila City under Post-Earthquake Reconstruction

Eugeni,

Sacco,

Di Ludovico

et al. 2024

Infrastructures

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This paper describes the first results of the application of an innovative methodology for the development of a walkability overall index for urban street infrastructure, aimed at the application of urban design techniques to improve the urban form and its use by pedestrians. The general objective of the research is to identify the performance of the current city walkable network, to structure public policies and strategies consistent with it aimed at rebalancing settlements and infrastructure, and above all at the development of active mobility. The methodology defined integrates three approaches on walkability analysis: geometric–morphological, proximity, and sociality. In this paper, the analysis process related to the geometric–morphological component and partly to that of proximity will be described. It will be applied to the case study of the city of L’Aquila (Italy), a city undergoing reconstruction after the 2009 earthquake. From the first results of the application of the methodology to the case study, it emerges that the urban area analyzed is not capable of hosting walkable infrastructures unless urban design interventions are aimed at structuring an efficient network of pedestrian paths. In the future development of the study, it is expected to conclude the analysis of the proximity and social components, the other two groups of analysis considerations for walkability, which will complete the experimentation of the general methodology.

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“…This supports the UN SDG on the need for cities to have liveable, healthy, safe, and sustainable environments. According to Silvennoinen et al (2022) and Gehl (2010), walkability has become an important theme in urban design research and practice. It is considered important because it benefits society's health and social well-being.…”

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Exploring and Documenting Urban Renewal Projects in Kisumu City, Kenya with Emphasis on Preservation of Urban Landscape Identity

K’oyoo

2023

East Afr. j. eng.

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Urban renewal is undertaken to respond to physical deterioration within cities to improve the quality of urban life. Urban renewal in Africa is undertaken in once colonial societies with their existing spatial built forms undergoing changes in post-colonial times. This paper aimed to explore and document the various projects undertaken in Kisumu City's urban renewal in Kenya with emphasis on preservation of urban landscape identity. The main aim of the various projects was to improve the urban infrastructure, public facilities and spatial planning and carry out slum upgrading in addition to modernisation of public policies to improve public service delivery through effective city management. Consequently, several urban renewal projects were implemented in Kisumu City from 2019 to 2022. The research was done as a case study analysis of Kisumu City, Kenya, which has been undergoing the upgrading of various urban forms and spaces. Data capturing was based on mixed methods, including archival records, mapping, photographic documentation, and semi-structured interviews. This paper sets out the categories of ongoing and completed projects and describes them in terms of project locations, type of project, what components it entailed. Data collection was through desk review on urban renewal and review of City of Kisumu documents, interviews and field investigations. The interviews were carried out with purposively selected officials from Kisumu County including the City Planning Department, Environment Department, Kisumu Urban Project. The findings revealed the projects included non-motorised transport (NMT) within the CBD that comprises the improvement of pedestrian walkways, parking spaces, construction of new markets, bus parks, rehabilitation of public parks, beautification of roundabouts, road islands and proposed new high-rise affordable housing

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Effects of Gehl’s urban design guidelines on walkability: A virtual reality experiment in Singaporean public housing estates

Cited by 9 publications

References 31 publications

Visual Design and Evaluation of Public Space Scene Based on Virtual Reality Technology

Visual Design and Evaluation of Public Space Scene Based on Virtual Reality Technology

Walkability Infrastructures and Urban Rebalancing: The Case Study of L’Aquila City under Post-Earthquake Reconstruction

Exploring and Documenting Urban Renewal Projects in Kisumu City, Kenya with Emphasis on Preservation of Urban Landscape Identity

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