A user-based approach for assessing spatial equity of attractiveness and accessibility to alternative urban parks

Rad, Tahere Ghaemi; Alimohammadi, Abbas

doi:10.1080/10095020.2022.2135463

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“…Place-based measures assess the geographic proximity between service providers and users, typically quantifying the spatial distance between parks and residences in urban park accessibility studies (Liang et al, 2023). In contrast, people-based measures consider the individuals' activity schedules and service operating hours but often require a detailed observation dataset that may be unavailable in many developing countries (Rad and Alimohammadi, 2022). Therefore, place-based methods are more commonly employed by researchers.…”

Section: Prevalent Accessibility Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Urban studies primarily employ two types of accessibility measurements: place-based (or location-based) and people-based (or individual-based) (Macfarlane et al, 2020; Rad and Alimohammadi, 2022; Yang et al, 2023). Place-based measures assess the geographic proximity between service providers and users, typically quantifying the spatial distance between parks and residences in urban park accessibility studies (Liang et al, 2023).…”

Section: Improving Gravity-based Accessibility Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gravity-based models for evaluating urban park accessibility: Why does localized selection of attractiveness factors and travel modes matter?

Chen,

Wang,

Qian

et al. 2023

Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science

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Gravity-based models have been extensively utilized in urban studies for measuring geographic disparities in access to urban parks over the past several decades. However, despite methodological advancements incorporating various aspects of accessibility, there has been limited focus on the impact of variable selection (e.g., attractiveness factors) and transport modes on accessibility evaluations. This study investigates the differences in gravity-based models for assessing park accessibility based on varying assumptions about attractiveness factors and travel impedance. Semi-structured interviews with local residents were conducted to identify the reasons for park visits in Shanghai. Our bivariate correlation analyses reveal that factors such as park openness and access to public transport were crucial, in addition to conventional factors identified in the literature (i.e., park size and driving accessibility). This insight led to the development of localized accessibility measurements that incorporate park inclusiveness (i.e., entrance fees and opening hours) and multimodal travel options (based on multinomial logistic mode choice models). The results indicate that the refined model produces lower and more varied accessibility levels, which can better capture accessibility gaps across different geographic contexts. This accurate and practical identification of accessibility gaps can assist local planners and decision-makers in formulating effective policies and strategies to promote equitable access to urban public parks.

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Section: Prevalent Accessibility Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%