Measuring the effects of street network configurations on walking in Seoul, Korea

Kang, Chang-Deok

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2017.07.005

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“…In this study, we used space syntax and geographic information systems (GIS) to examine the syntactic measures and built-environment factors that affect pedestrian volume in different land-use zones. A few previous studies have indicated that the urban spatial configuration variables used in space syntax analyses are significant determinants of pedestrian movement [1][2][3][4][5]. For instance, Baran et al [1] used space syntax to examine walking activities in New Urbanist and suburban neighborhoods and found a consistent positive relationship between total utilitarian walking and two of the space syntax variables, control and global integration.…”

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Determinant Factors of Pedestrian Volume in Different Land-Use Zones: Combining Space Syntax Metrics with GIS-Based Built-Environment Measures

2020

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This study combined space syntax metrics and geographic information systems (GIS)-based built-environment measures to analyze pedestrian volume in different land-use zones, as recorded in unique public data from a pedestrian volume survey of 10,000 locations in Seoul, Korea. The results indicate that most of the built-environment variables, such as density, land use, accessibility, and street design measures, showed statistically significant associations with pedestrian volume. Among the syntactic variables, global integration showed a statistically significant association with the average pedestrian volume in residential and commercial zones. In contrast, local integration turned out to be an important factor in the commercial zone. Therefore, this study concludes that the syntactic variables of global and local integration, as well as some built-environment variables, should be considered as determinant factors of pedestrian volume, though the effects of those variables varied by land-use zone. Therefore, planning and public policies should use tailored approaches to promote urban vitality through pedestrian volume in accordance with each land-use zone’s characteristics.

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Determinant Factors of Pedestrian Volume in Different Land-Use Zones: Combining Space Syntax Metrics with GIS-Based Built-Environment Measures

2020

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“…Another empirical study examined the association between people's walking behavior and street layout. The results indicated that a street segment with a high betweenness calculated in walking mode could capture the positive externality of social opportunity to attract more walkers [30]. Another reason why betweenness is preferred in walking mode may be a sense of security: a rich set of social activities could restrain criminal activities ("eyes on the street") [5,32].…”

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“…For instance, Cui et al [29] investigated karaoke bars' location patterns in Nanjing, China, and found that street network centrality exerted a crucial impact on the distribution of karaoke bars. A study of the influence of street network configuration on walking volume in Seoul, Korea, demonstrated that locations with high accessibility had high walking volumes [30]. An experimental study of the associations between street centrality and population (residential) and employment (business) densities in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, revealed that they were highly associated with each other in space [31].…”

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Exploring the Relationship between Urban Vitality and Street Centrality Based on Social Network Review Data in Wuhan, China

Han

Zhu

2019

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This study investigates the association between urban vitality and street centrality in Wuhan, China. Urban vitality was measured with social network review data. Street centrality was evaluated in terms of closeness, straightness, and betweenness in walking and driving mode. We constructed a square mesh to convert datasets of street centrality (segments) and urban vitality (points) into one unit for analysis. Geospatial visualization, a chi-square test, and correlation analysis were first employed to obtain an initial understanding of the spatial coupling relationship between urban vitality and street centrality. Then spatial regression models were applied to evaluate the significances and directions of the influences of street centrality on urban vitality. A geographical detector technique was utilized to further evaluate the magnitudes of these influences. The results suggest that street centrality plays an important role in shaping the spatial organization of urban vitality, and various street centralities presented marked differences in their association with urban vitality. More specifically, when considering street centrality in walking mode, betweenness affected urban vitality the most, followed by closeness and straightness. When considering street centrality in driving mode, straightness had the greatest influence on urban vitality, followed by closeness and betweenness.

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“…An IO model approach is often used by economists because it measures the spillover effects of changes in the final demand of a given sector on the production and employment status of the related sectors in an economy [27]. To determine these effects, this approach relies heavily on an IO table that characterizes inter-industry linkage within an economy for a given year.…”

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An Empirical Assessment of the Economic Damage Caused by Apple Marssonina Blotch and Pear Scab Outbreaks in Korea

Kwon

Kim

et al. 2015

Sustainability

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Marssonina blotch in apples and pear scab are diseases that may affect apple and pear production as well as related industries significantly. The range and scale of the economic influence of such outbreaks should be clarified to ensure the sustainable growth of these industries. This study evaluates the direct and indirect economic effects of outbreaks through a partial equilibrium approach and an input-output model; direct influences are measured on the basis of reduced production, and the estimated costs are 34,926 million Korean Won (mKRW) (US$ 29.79 million) and 11,767 mKRW (US$ 10.04 million) for apples and pears, respectively. The indirect effects are determined according to changes in the quantity of apples and pears supplied to the market; these effects can induce social welfare losses. These costs are estimated to be 305,065 mKRW (US$ 259.08 million) for apples infected with Marssonina blotch, which accounts for 186,628 mKRW (US$ 158.50 million) in producer surplus and 118,437 mKRW (US$ 100.58 million) in consumer surplus and 72,693 mKRW (US$ 61.74 million) for pears infected with scab, which accounts for 44,106 mKRW (US$ 37.46 million) in producer surplus and 28,587 mKRW (US$ 24.28 million) in consumer surplus. The findings from this study can be referenced by the Korean government in designing more effective control measures toward sustainable growth of related industry.

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Measuring the effects of street network configurations on walking in Seoul, Korea

Cited by 67 publications

References 31 publications

Determinant Factors of Pedestrian Volume in Different Land-Use Zones: Combining Space Syntax Metrics with GIS-Based Built-Environment Measures

Determinant Factors of Pedestrian Volume in Different Land-Use Zones: Combining Space Syntax Metrics with GIS-Based Built-Environment Measures

Exploring the Relationship between Urban Vitality and Street Centrality Based on Social Network Review Data in Wuhan, China

An Empirical Assessment of the Economic Damage Caused by Apple Marssonina Blotch and Pear Scab Outbreaks in Korea

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