scholarly journals HUMAN INTERACTION IN URBAN SPACES: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN URBAN PARK, SHAH ALAM CITY, SELANGOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filzani Illia Ibrahim ◽  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This paper aims to provide valuable insight of the various dimensions of human needs’ towards open spaces. This study employed a mixed method research design involving both quantitative and qualitative methods that were utilised to identify and evaluate the human-human interaction and human-nature interaction in the area of study. Primary data was gathered by using questionnaire survey that was administered to 861 respondents who were visitors to public parks. The finding of this study is intended to show the main domains that reflect human needs’ toward open spaces together with perceived benefits to the open space users.

scholarly journals HUMAN INTERACTION IN URBAN SPACES: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN URBAN PARK, SHAH ALAM CITY, SELANGOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filzani Illia Ibrahim ◽  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This paper aims to provide valuable insight of the various dimensions of human needs’ towards open spaces. This study employed a mixed method research design involving both quantitative and qualitative methods that were utilised to identify and evaluate the human-human interaction and human-nature interaction in the area of study. Primary data was gathered by using questionnaire survey that was administered to 861 respondents who were visitors to public parks. The finding of this study is intended to show the main domains that reflect human needs’ toward open spaces together with perceived benefits to the open space users.

scholarly journals Evaluating Multi-dimensional Human Needs in Open Spaces: Taman Tasik Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Filzani Illia Ibrahim ◽  
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Public Park ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
International Publishing

The paper aims to provide valuable insight of the various dimensions of human needs’ and their perceived benefits towards open spaces. This study employed a mixed method research design involving both quantitative and qualitative methods that were utilised to identify and evaluate the human-human interaction and human-nature interaction in the area of study. Primary data was gathered by using questionnaire survey that administered to 428 respondents as visitors to a public park. The finding of this study is intended to show the main domains that reflect human needs’ toward open spaces together with perceived benefits to the open spaces users.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Open spaces; physical health; outdoor urban environment; human interaction

scholarly journals Inequalities in Exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide in Parks and Playgrounds in Greater London

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte E. Sheridan ◽  
Charlotte J. Roscoe ◽  
John Gulliver ◽  
Laure de Preux ◽  
Daniela Fecht
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Dioxide ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Annual Average ◽  
Emissions Inventory ◽  
Ordnance Survey ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes ◽  
Eu Directive ◽  
The Eu

Elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) have been associated with adverse health outcomes in children, including reduced lung function and increased rates of asthma. Many parts of London continue to exceed the annual average NO2 concentration of 40 µg/m3 set by the EU directive. Using high-resolution maps of annual average NO2 for 2016 from the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory and detailed maps of open spaces from Britain’s national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, we estimated average NO2 concentrations for every open space in Greater London and analysed geospatial patterns comparing Inner verses Outer London and the 32 London Boroughs. Across Greater London, 24% of play spaces, 67% of private parks and 27% of public parks had average levels of NO2 that exceeded the EU limit for NO2. Rates of exceedance were higher in Inner London; open spaces in the City of London had the highest average NO2 values among all the London Boroughs. The closest play space for more than 250,000 children (14% of children) under 16 years old in Greater London had NO2 concentrations above the recommended levels. Of these children, 66% (~165,000 children) lived in the most deprived areas of London, as measured by the Index of Multiple Deprivations, where average NO2 concentrations in play spaces were on average 6 µg/m3 higher than for play spaces in the least deprived quintile. More action is needed to reduce NO2 in open spaces to safe levels through pollution reduction and mitigation efforts, as currently, open spaces in Greater London, including play spaces, parks and gardens, still have dangerously high levels of NO2, according to the most recent NO2 map.

scholarly journals A landscape architect preferences on border elements at green open spaces during Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-222
Author(s):  
Dian Kartika Santoso ◽  
Irawan Setyabudi
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Border Elements

Green open space has many benefits for humans. Unfortunately, the function of green open space cannot be fully felt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though the application of physical distancing in the garden can be created through the use of garden border elements. As a first step in determining good and effective elements, this study aims to explore the preferences of garden designers in selecting garden border elements, their shapes, and arrangements to maintain the distance between garden users. This research is a perceptual research using a survey method obtained through distributing questionnaires and processed by quantitative descriptive and chi-square test. As for the results obtained in this study, garden designers agree that the border element is an effective way that can be used to implement physical distancing in public parks. Although, in general, garden designers prefer hardscape over softscapes as a border element, there are different preferences for the type of hardscape and softscape used. Garden designers prefer fences, portable benches> 2m apart and concrete construction as a hardscape barrier that can be applied to gardens that have been built. Meanwhile, the selection of softscape in the garden that has been built tends to use flowering shrubs as a border element. The conclusion of this study is the preference for material selection that is different in terms of functionality and aesthetics is caused by the pandemic

scholarly journals Higher Density Environments and the Critical Role of City Streets as Public Open Spaces

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8896
Author(s):  
Liang Wen ◽  
Jeffrey Kenworthy ◽  
Dora Marinova
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Traffic Calming ◽  
Tactical Urbanism ◽  
The Right ◽  
Public Open Spaces

This paper explores the relationship between crowding and streets as public open spaces in high-density urban environments from the perspectives of perceived density and human needs, two antecedents to crowdedness. City streets are the places through which various forms of crowding are perceived and experienced. Hence, they can play a role in easing this sense of crowding if corresponding strategies are put in place. The paper argues that practices, such as traffic calming and self-building, can transform the streets to serve as public open space, which increases spaciousness and eases crowding. It also puts forward tactical urbanism as a strategy for city governance to create the right conditions encouraging flourishing civil society initiatives in a dense primary environment that is invigorating and at the same time has a level of crowding perceived as both comfortable and liveable.

scholarly journals Urban Green Spaces As Promoters of Healthy Living: Evidence From Putrajaya, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Saadu Danjaji ◽  
Mohammed Danladi ◽  
Abdullahi Adamu ◽  
Haruna Musa Danladi
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aesthetic Quality ◽  
Urban Green Spaces

Abstract Open spaces have a significant positive impact on the overall well-being of the residents of urban areas and the influence on the use of recreational facilities due to the extent of the residents' engagement with these infrastructures and active lifestyles. The effectiveness of using these spaces on the well-being of residents is on their relative quality, quantity, and accessibility. Putrajaya houses 350,000 residents; about 4,931 (37%) of the total landmass was designated as open space to have a balanced city. Four of the twenty open spaces were purposeful selected based on their respective quality and services for the harmonious development of Putrajaya. A convenient sampling technique (non-probability) determines the respondents in each designated open space. This research used the survey data collection method to collect the primary data, using a cross-sectional approach. Pearson product-moment correlation analysis was used to determine the extent and direction of the relationship between open space attributes and health promotion. And multiple regression analysis (entered method) was adopted to predict the health promotion' of residents who visited the provided open spaces based on their respective quality, quantity, and accessibility. The results reveal that the areas' sizes, existing facilities, and greenness are the predominant influencing incentives that attract patronage by both local and international users. Meanwhile, when designing open space to promote the health status of respective users, effort must be toward providing high aesthetic quality in sufficient quantity and size, as indicated in this study.

scholarly journals MENGANALISIS PERAN RUANG TERRBUKA HIJAU TERHADAP KONDISI LINGKUNGAN KOTA AMBON

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-85
Author(s):  
Ngurmasa Refialy ◽  
Robert Oszaer ◽  
Yosevita Theodora Latupapua
Keyword(s):  
Air Temperature ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
The City

This study aims to analyze the role of Green Open Space on Environmental Protection in Ambon City. The method of data collection is done by collecting primary data in the form of micro climate measurements (temperature and air humidity) at each RTH location. Micro climate data is then processed using microscope office excel, to get the results of comparison tabulations and graphs. After the data tabulation value was obtained statistically analyzed by correlation test. this technique aims to determine the effect of green space on air temperature and green space on air humidity in various types of green open spaces. To analyze the effect of Green Open Space on the preservation of the environment of the city of Ambon, a Spearman correlation correlation tool with Pearson control was performed. The results showed that the results of the microclimate measurements carried out on the Green Path each way Dr. Malaiholo, Pattimura road, Piere Tandean road, Dr. Leimena, shows the air temperature and average humidity of Dr. Malaihollo 32.3 ℃ and RH 68.5%, Pattimura road 33.2 ℃ and RH 61.0%, Jalan Piere Tandean 32.5 ℃ and RH 64.0%, Jalan Dr. Leimena 33.0 ℃ and RH 56.7%. Based on the results of the Convenience Analysis, the four green lines are classified as uncomfortable because the average is in the value of> 27.

scholarly journals Fringe belt analysis: a method for confirming the establishment of the historical boundaries of Rabat

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Marques de Sousa Safe ◽  
Staël De Alvarenga Pereira Costa
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Urban Morphology ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Human Settlement ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Historic Areas ◽  
The City

Fringe belts, extensive areas of low density and wide open spaces designated for institutional use, are a morphological element in the urban landscape. Rabat, capital of Morocco, conceived during the French protectorate, received in 2012, a UNESCO World Heritage title for representing a modern urban planning model that integrates an open space system with its historical nucleus. Nonetheless, criterion (v) – to be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, which is representative of a culture (or cultures), or human interaction with the environment – was deemed grounds for rejecting Rabat’s nomination because the candidate presented seemed to be fragmented and showed a lack of a relationship between property and environment, according to the ICOMOS report. This study considers the Kasbah of Oudayas to be a unique and outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, in contrast to those cases presented in 2012. The aim of this study is to investigate the evolution of urban Rabat according to the morphological periods of development, in order to, ascertain whether or not the fringe belts can reveal the historic areas in which the city has evolved over time. It also seeks to understand how fringe belts may contribute to confirming the Kasbah of Oudayas as the first Islamic urban nucleus in the capital. As such, it is hoped that the paper may: assist practitioners and academics in the fields of urban morphology and heritage; provide initial insights into how to investigate outstanding traditional human settlements; reveal the architectural, historical and cultural value of such sites; demonstrate how the application and dissemination of a methodology may open new perspectives for studies on the subject.

scholarly journals An evaluation of urban open spaces in Historical City Center of Konya in the context of pedestrian mobility

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 1827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilgehan Yılmaz Çakmak ◽  
Mehmet Topçu
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
City Center ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Urban Open Space ◽  
Holistic Perception ◽  
The City

Cities are organisms that live in a balance of continuity with the structures they possess and the urban open spaces that connect them. For this organism, staying alive and healthy is possible if urban dwellers, who are the users, utilize the spaces in a manner that preserves their integrity and locate each space in mental perception. Research problem/aim; Squares, which are one of the urban open spaces, are the breathing centers of the city that play important roles in maintaining this integrity. This study aims to test the relation of squares and pedestrian movement for each square and for the whole historical city. Method; In the present study examining the squares and their relationships in the historical city center of Konya province, 7 squares that have a semantic relationship resulting from being located on a specific axis with one another were analyzed with respect to pedestrian use and the respective physical characteristics of the squares. The main criteria defined in the study constitute the 3 steps of the method. These were identified as function-diversity, accessibility-form and livability–identity. Analyses were conducted based on the 3 established criteria and the 7 sub-criteria that measure the relationships among these at certain levels. Each analysis constitutes a step of the method and enables to achieve a result by using different measurement techniques. In the context of the analyses and findings, qualitative and quantitative studies such as a questionnaire study, land use, dominant land use, function diversity, global and local accessibility, form and geometry, urban open space and symbolic elements analyses were conducted for each square. Findings, Conclusions; As a result of this study carried out with the aim of reinforcing urban continuity and enhancing the relationship among squares, the primary data for each square were obtained and suggestions were presented for eliminating the deficiencies. With the implementation of these suggestions, the holistic perception of the squares, which are focal points located within the historical city center, will be stronger and these squares will have more enhanced functional and semantic connections with one another. In this way, significant contributions will be made regarding the users’ getting to know the city center, the use of squares for different needs and the protection of the integrity of the historical city center with regard to cultural identity.   

Research on Applicability of Group Form Theory in Contemporary Urbanism: A Case Study of Hillside Terrace

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 984-988
Author(s):  
Shan Jin ◽  
Ke Shi Chen ◽  
De Tong
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Urban Open Space ◽  
Form Theory ◽  
Group Form ◽  
Changes Over Time

In the rush for modernization, many of the Chinese cities are in the abrupt disappearance of character and identity of the unique places. Urban open space has lost its sense of place. This paper analyzes the applicability of group form theory within today’s dynamic environment by taking Maki’s Hillside Terrace complex as an example. The development of Hillside Terrace complex is resilient and adaptable to changes over time. It preserves the original spirit and character by creating urban open spaces for all kinds of human interaction. It provides inspiration for today's urban design.

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