Measuring accessibility to parks: Analyzing the relationship between self-reported and calculated measures

Murr, Karl El; Boisjoly, Geneviève; Waygood, E. Owen D.

doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2023.103550

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“…'s research points to the relationship between one's objective proximity to a green space or the community's green space availability and residents' attachment to place, with a greater proportion of and accessibility to green space likely not improving residents' attachment to their local neighborhood [50]. However, Karl El Murr's study pointed out that there is an inconsistency between subjectively measured accessibility (also known as perceived accessibility) and objectively measured accessibility (i.e., spatial accessibility), with perceived accessibility being positively correlated with spatial accessibility when park attributes are considered, but negatively correlated when the number of parks is considered [27]. A number of studies have shown that perceptual accessibility is more important than spatial accessibility [51][52][53].…”

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“…In addition, with the in-depth study of spatial accessibility theories, the related evaluation models have become more complex. Some scholars have found that the evaluation results based on spatial accessibility do not fully reflect the actual accessibility situation; that is, there is a discrepancy between the evaluation results and the individual's perception of accessibility [27]. In the Netherlands, a study revealed that, while the average perceived accessibility was higher in rural areas, approximately 12% of the population reported a perception of somewhat lower accessibility.…”

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Exploring the Impact of Accessibility on Place Attachment in Urban Public Open Spaces: A Case Study of Jiamusi City, China

Zhang,

Liang

2024

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Urban public open spaces are crucial for residents’ well-being, yet accessibility issues persist, affecting activities and social interactions. To this end, we take the main urban area of Jiamusi City, the most northeastern city in China, as an example. We start by examining both spatial and perceptual dimensions, using the Gaussian two-step moving search method to measure spatial accessibility, combining online data with multi-source data from questionnaires. Furthermore, we utilize structural equation modeling to explore the impact of accessibility on place attachment within urban public open spaces. The results show that (1) accessibility has a positive effect on place attachment, while place satisfaction plays a mediating role. (2) There were significant differences in spatial accessibility across modes of travel. Car travel had the best spatial accessibility, followed by bicycle, and walking had the lowest spatial accessibility. (3) Perceived accessibility and spatial accessibility differ, but perceived accessibility it is more persuasive in explaining and illustrating place attachment. Reducing travel costs and meeting the user needs will effectively increase place attachment and place identity. (4) Social factors such as age, education, and residency length also affect accessibility, satisfaction, and attachment. By understanding the impact of accessibility on place attachment, this study helps urban planners to better design urban spatial layout and transportation networks. It enhances people’s attachment to specific places by improving the convenience of traveling, promotes sustainable urban development, and enriches the discourse on the enhancement of psychological motivation in urban public open spaces.

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Exploring the Impact of Accessibility on Place Attachment in Urban Public Open Spaces: A Case Study of Jiamusi City, China

Zhang,

Liang

2024

Buildings

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“…Many studies have confirmed the existence of the spatial inequity of PGS accessibility among different age groups [17,19,20], races [21], social statuses [22], and education levels [23]. Significant spatial disparities in accessibility are affected by both objective factors such as physical distance [24], the characteristics of PGSs [25], and environmental safety [26] and by subjective factors such as personal preference and travel mode [18]. Existing studies have also drawn consistent suggestions on the equity optimization of existing PGSs, mainly including improving traffic convenience [9,27], increasing entrances [28], building small PGSs [6,29], improving the quality of PGSs [29], government policy adjustment [30], and improving PGSs for groups [31].…”

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Spatial Optimization of Park Green Spaces by an Improved Two-Step Optimization Model from the Perspective of Maximizing Accessibility Equity

Xing

Jing

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As a type of public land, park green spaces (PGSs) carry the daily recreation and social communication of urban residents, and the inequity of their space accessibility has been widely confirmed. However, the optimized suggestions based on evaluations of accessibility and equity in previous studies cannot guide actual planning effectively because the reasonable locations and scales of construction of PGSs were difficult to accurately identify. This study first constructed two equity objective functions: the minimum standard deviation (SD) and the minimum Gini coefficient (GC) in accessibility; then an improved two-step optimization method considering location-allocation was adopted to maximal accessibility equity (MAE) for optimizing the spatial layout of PGSs and doing comparisons of these two objectives for further analysis. The results showed that the improved method based on covering the accessibility blind area and preserving the existing PGSs could optimize the location selection and rationally determine the area. The two objective functions were both effective for optimization, but the GC minimization is more advantageous than the SD for achieving the MAE. The accessibility value increased significantly in a higher proportion of regions, and the overall accessibility median increased by 0.0445. It is worth mentioning that the MAE optimization would lead to a new imbalance between supply and demand in some regions. This indicated that the strictly restricted area standard may lead to the oversupply of PGSs in some areas, while the improvement of equity might not mean the improvement of accessibility. The proposed optimization framework could achieve the optimal layout of PGSs on the goal of MAE. Our findings also could provide inspiration for the equity allocation of other types of public facility lands and support decision-making for government departments regarding management and planning.

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“…Yet, a review of active travel and environmental correlates found that the presence of parks and other play areas in neighborhoods was often positively associated with children’s active travel ( 7 , 8 ). Further, having a range of parks accessible can increase the diversity of possible gathering points as well as possible activities (as each park may have different equipment) and increase the likelihood that a park is within range of two friends living in different locations ( 9 ). Considering local accessibility on foot and by bicycle to a diversity of destinations beyond simply schools is therefore of relevance to support land-use and transport planning that consider children’s overall needs and well-being.…”

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Access to Parks and Green Spaces in Quebec City, Canada: Developing Children-Specific Accessibility Measures

Robillard

Boisjoly

Waygood

2023

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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Accessibility indicators are gaining traction in research and planning as they provide a joint understanding of how transport networks and land-use patterns enable individuals to reach a variety of destinations. Local accessibility is especially beneficial for children as they do not have the same capacities to travel as adults and their independent mobility is generally constrained to active modes such as walking and cycling. Further, active and independent travel are linked to their health and well-being. Yet, there does not appear to have been much work done in relation to developing accessibility indicators specific to children. This study presents a methodology to specifically assess accessibility to parks (a key destination for children) on foot and by bicycle for children in Quebec City, Canada using open-access data. Accessibility indicators were generated for each residential lot based on the suitability of the pedestrian and cycling infrastructure for children. The number of parks accessible was presented and the equity of accessibility to parks was considered through population and socioeconomic measures. The results revealed a notable decrease in walking accessibility when only dedicated pedestrian infrastructure was considered, and differences between walking and cycling accessibility. This enabled the identification of accessibility gaps where the existing infrastructure did not provide safe access to parks and green spaces for children This research will be of interest to researchers and planners aiming to refine accessibility indicators to support children’s independent mobility, while taking equity into consideration.

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Measuring accessibility to parks: Analyzing the relationship between self-reported and calculated measures

Cited by 6 publications

References 43 publications

Exploring the Impact of Accessibility on Place Attachment in Urban Public Open Spaces: A Case Study of Jiamusi City, China

Exploring the Impact of Accessibility on Place Attachment in Urban Public Open Spaces: A Case Study of Jiamusi City, China

Spatial Optimization of Park Green Spaces by an Improved Two-Step Optimization Model from the Perspective of Maximizing Accessibility Equity

Access to Parks and Green Spaces in Quebec City, Canada: Developing Children-Specific Accessibility Measures

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