Moderating Effect of Pedestrian Environment on Neighborhood Satisfaction : Focused on the ‘Seoul Housing Survey’ 2017

Impacts of Streetscape Features on Individual Social Capital: Applying Korea’s Neighborhood Data to Street View Images to Improve Lives of the Socially Vulnerable

“…Along with socioeconomic and demographic factors to identify neighborhood social vulnerability, recent studies have shifted their focus towards streetscapes, which better reflect the social context of neighborhoods and the quality of their design [20,[35][36][37]. Design elements influenced by New Urbanism and Smart Growth principles have been shown to promote physical activity and walking among residents, resulting in a range of health and environmental benefits [36,38,39]. In particular, pedestrian-friendly environments in neighborhoods facilitate social interactions by offering easy access to a variety of destinations such as shopping areas, workplaces, schools, cafes, and restaurants for leisure and social endeavors [6,40].…”

“…Over the past few decades, there has been a growing interest in the fields of public health and urban planning regarding walkability as an indicator of neighborhood quality in terms of built environments. This interest stems from the recognition that pedestrianfriendly environments support social sustainability by encouraging walking, a fundamental physical activity in daily life [16,[36][37][38][39][40]. Consequently, the promotion of design guidelines that incorporate walking and cycling into daily routines is advocated in both developing and developed countries seeking to establish healthy and sustainable urban settings [35].…”