Investigating the Spatial Suitability of the Location of Urban Services Using Space Syntax Theory

Qanazi, Saleh; Hijazi, Ihab H.; Shahrour, Isam; Meouche, Rani El

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-53824-7_9

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

2024

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-53824-7_9

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Investigating the Spatial Suitability of the Location of Urban Services Using Space Syntax Theory

Saleh Qanazi,

Ihab H. Hijazi,

Isam Shahrour

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Exploring Urban Service Location Suitability: Mapping Social Behavior Dynamics with Space Syntax Theory

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Assessing urban service locations is a key issue within city planning, integral to promoting the well-being of citizens, and ensuring effective urban development. However, many current approaches emphasize spatial analysis focused solely on physical attributes, neglecting the equally vital social dimensions essential for enhancing inhabitants’ comfort and quality of life. When social factors are considered, they tend to operate at smaller scales. This paper addresses this gap by prioritizing integrating social factors alongside spatial analysis at the community level. By employing space syntax theory, this study investigates urban service suitability in Hajjah, a Palestinian urban community, presenting a novel approach in the literature. The research identifies good spots for essential governmental facilities like health clinics and fire stations using axial map analysis. It also suggests reallocation for some schools. Additionally, it shows ways to improve the placement of community amenities, finding ideal park locations but suboptimal mosque placements. Commercial services also exhibit areas for enhancement including gas stations and shops. The insights from this research can offer policymakers and planners insights to create more efficient, equitable, and accessible cities. The research approach incorporates social behavior dynamics into spatial analysis, promoting inclusive urban planning.

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Exploring Urban Service Location Suitability: Mapping Social Behavior Dynamics with Space Syntax Theory

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Socio-Spatial Analysis of Schools Based on Neighborhood Planning of the 15-min City

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Neighborhood planning models are crucial for ensuring a balanced distribution of urban services. Though the 15-min city model is the most updated neighborhood model, some gaps in the literature on schools and walkability exist. This paper addresses these gaps, especially in developing countries where servicing is challenging. This study focuses on evaluating school services through the lens of the 15-min city model to investigate the socio-spatial distribution of school locations. This research employs a multi-phase approach that integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to develop a methodological framework that was applied to the case study of Nablus. As a result, this study marks the gaps between implementing local schools and measures of the 15-min model in terms of physical, functional, and socioeconomic urban characteristics, including density, diversity, and proximity. It reveals the impact of local neighborhood planning on schools’ efficiency in social sustainability, urban design quality, spatial coherence of schools, and coordination among schools and other services. Potential reforms in planning are provided.

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Investigating the Spatial Suitability of the Location of Urban Services Using Space Syntax Theory

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Exploring Urban Service Location Suitability: Mapping Social Behavior Dynamics with Space Syntax Theory

Exploring Urban Service Location Suitability: Mapping Social Behavior Dynamics with Space Syntax Theory

Socio-Spatial Analysis of Schools Based on Neighborhood Planning of the 15-min City

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