The role of security and walkability in subjective wellbeing: A multigroup analysis among different age cohorts

Elderly mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploration in Kunming, China

“…The built environment is an essential element of a variety of activities that the elderly need, want and commonly perform, such as access to affordable health care services (e.g., Cheng et al, 2020 ), access to urban green spaces and parks (e.g., Parra et al, 2010 ; Rojas et al, 2016 ) and access to shopping facilities (e.g., Ishikawa et al, 2016 ). Empirical studies have also identified pedestrian-friendly features of the neighbourhood that enhance elderly mobility, such as living in elderly-friendly communities (e.g., Alley et al, 2007 ), living in areas with a middle park area (e.g., Gómez et al, 2010 ), perceived security from crime (e.g., Lucchesi et al, 2020 ), the presence of pedestrian protection facilities ( D'Orso and Migliore, 2020 ), the presence of recreational programmes (e.g., Fraga et al, 2011 ), the provision of leisure facilities within the residential environment (e.g., Fobker and Grotz, 2006 ) and volunteer opportunities ( Gupta, 2018 ). Previous studies also brought out the association between elderly mobility and other factors within the physical planning dimension, such as residential density, street connectivity and land use patterns (e.g., Aditjandra et al, 2012 ; Chan et al, 2019 ; Li et al, 2005 ), but there remain controversies over the impacts of these factors.…”

Are people willing to pay more to live in a walking environment? A multigroup analysis of the impact of walkability on real estate values and their moderation effects in two Global South cities

“…Walkable neighbourhoods are usually explained based on physical elements such as sidewalks and crossings (Larranaga, Arellana, Rizzi, Strambi, & Cybis, 2018;Larrañaga, Rizzi, Arellana, Strambi, & Cybis, 2014a;Moura, Cambra, & Gonçalves, 2017) and perceived elements such as security, safety, convenience and attractiveness (Cao, Mokhtarian, & Handy, 2009;Robert;Cervero & Duncan, 2003;Ruiz-Padillo, Pasqual, Larranaga Uriarte, & Cybis, 2018;Tribby, Miller, Brown, Werner, & Smith, 2016). These areas are usually distinguished by a high concentration of retail stores, and their development can generate benefits, for example: (i) for the environment (by reducing emissions through a reduction in the number of decrease of motorised trips), (ii) for people (by increasing their level of physical activity and well-being well); and (iii) economic development (due to real estate valuations of walkable neighbourhoods) (Foster et al, 2014;Leinberger & Alfonzo, 2007;Lucchesi, Larranaga, Ochoa, Samios, & Cybis, 2020). Therefore, improving walkability is an important economic and social resource for communities.…”

Factors influencing walking trips. Evidence from Gdynia, Poland

“…It is a response to the complexity of pedestrian traffic, which takes into account the purpose of the trip (transport or leisure), its environmental [ 21 ] and health benefits [ 13 ], especially for certain groups of citizens. Walkability was one of the most critical factors determining subjective well-being [ 22 ].…”

“…The impact of the built environment on walking activity can be expressed in the development of 3D concept (design, density, diversity) [ 47 ] into 5D concept (adding destination and distance) [ 48 ] and further—into 7D (adding demographics and demand management) [ 22 , 49 ]. The 7D concept is not only of theoretical nature—it has been used to evaluate how urban design qualities impact walkability in the central part of Dallas, US [ 50 ].…”