Nationwide equity assessment of the 20-min neighbourhood in the scottish context: A socio-spatial proximity analysis of residential locations

Olsen, Jonathan; Thornton, Lukar; Tregonning, Grant; Mitchell, Richard

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115502

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“…Transportation policies and planning influence active mobility, private vehicle use, transportation options, air quality, and noise levels in municipalities ( 5 , 15 , 30 ). The lack of public transport or barriers to its use, especially in rural areas, exacerbates health inequalities related to access to healthcare resources and social exclusion ( 5 , 17 , 39 , 72 ).…”

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“…Its main objective is to facilitate community participation in the development of local plans, assess the quality and characteristics of specific municipalities or neighborhoods, such as Skopje, Nicosia, and the municipalities evaluated in this study ( 55 , 56 , 71 ), by the general population or specific population groups ( 38 ). It has also been used in the evaluation of specific dimensions, such as natural spaces or housing ( 95 , 96 ), or as a basis for the development of other environmental analyses ( 72 ).…”

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“…Previous studies have documented difficulties regarding the approach used for territorial delineation ( 38 , 55 , 72 ). The administrative demarcation of an area, whether it’s a neighborhood or a municipality, can lead to a portion of the community not feeling involved in the evaluation process.…”

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“…The organization of the 14 areas to be evaluated presents challenges described in previous experiences ( 55 , 72 ), such as the repetition of topics ( Feeling Safe or Care and Maintenance in Walking or Cycling , Streets and Spaces or Natural Spaces ) or the inclusion of two topics in one theme ( Traffic and Parking or Walking and Cycling ). In our study, we also detected the difficulty of assessing aspects that are not known (such as Public Transport if one is not a user) or that certain areas, depending on the evaluated territory, work at the city level and not at the neighborhood level (e.g., Work and Local Economy ).…”

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Health equity in urban and rural settings: implementation of the place standard tool in Spain

Ocaña-Ortiz,

Gea-Caballero,

Juárez-Vela

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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The physical, social, and economic characteristics of neighborhoods and municipalities determine the health of their residents, shaping their behaviors and choices regarding health and well-being. Addressing local environmental inequalities requires an intersectoral, participatory, and equity-focused approach. Community participation plays a vital role by providing deeper insights into local contexts, integrating community knowledge and values into processes, and promoting healthier, fairer, and more equitable actions. In recent years, various tools have been developed to assess places and transform them into health-promoting settings. One such tool, the Place Standard Tool (PST), facilitates discussions on Social Determinants of Health grouped into 14 themes, serving as a starting point for local health interventions. In this study, that took place between August 2019 and February 2020, we described the resident’s perceptions of two municipalities in the Valencian Community, Spain, using the validated Spanish version of the PST. A mixed-method convergent-parallel design was used to gain a holistic insight into residents’ experiences concerning their physical, economic, and social environment. A total of 356 individuals from both municipalities participated in the study through discussion groups, structured interviews, and online survey. Descriptive analysis of the individual questionnaire answers was conducted, and differences between municipalities were explored. Qualitative thematic analysis was conducted on structured interviews and discussion groups. Quantitative and qualitative data were integrated to facilitate their comparison and identify areas of convergence or divergence in the findings. Overall, rural areas received more favorable evaluations compared to urban ones. Public Transport as well as Work and Local Economy were consistently rated the lowest across all groups and contexts, while Identity and Belonging received the highest ratings. In the urban area, additional negative ratings were observed for Traffic and Parking, Housing and Community, and Care and Maintenance. Conversely, Identity and Belonging, Natural Spaces, Streets and Spaces, Social Interaction, and Services emerged as the highest-rated themes overall. In the rural context, positive evaluations were given to Walking or Cycling, Traffic and Parking, Housing and Community, and Influence and Sense of Control. Significant differences (p < 0.01) between urban and rural settings were observed in dimensions related to mobility, spaces, housing, social interaction, and identity and belonging. Our study illustrated the capacity of the PST to identifying aspects within local settings that influence health, revealing both positive and challenging factors. Successful implementation requires appropriate territorial delineation, support from local authorities, and effective management of expectations. Furthermore, the tool facilitated community participation in decision-making about local environments, promoting equity by connecting institutional processes with citizen needs.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Health equity in urban and rural settings: implementation of the place standard tool in Spain

Ocaña-Ortiz,

Gea-Caballero,

Juárez-Vela

et al. 2024

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Reducing urban energy consumption and carbon emissions: a novel GIS-based model for sustainable spatial accessibility to local services and resources

Rahmati,

Rabiei-Dastjerdi,

Bibri

et al. 2024

Comput.Urban Sci.

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This study explores the complex interconnections among global population growth, energy consumption, CO2 production, and disparities in service access through the lens of a single case study. Rapid population growth in many major cities has created significant challenges related to equitable access to services and socio-economic development, thereby impacting both their energy consumption patterns and environmental impacts. The case investigated in this study, like many other cases in developing countries, exhibits differences in service provision, infrastructure development, and energy usage, particularly between the northern and southern regions, which significantly affect the quality of life, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Previous efforts to narrow these geographic disparities have yielded limited success and exhibited several shortcomings. By employing a GIS Analytical Network Process method, this study examines service accessibility patterns in a single-case city, with a particular emphasis on green spaces, food services, and educational facilities and services. This GIS-based approach seeks to achieve sustainable levels of access to multiple land uses by evaluating their accessibility and identifying areas of overlap between them. The study endeavors to increase access and density of service standards when planning the placement of new facilities based on these standards in new locations. The method developed in this study represents a critical stride toward achieving these key objectives. The findings reveal that only 47% of city population blocks enjoy high service accessibility, while 40% have moderate accessibility, and 2.6% experience poor accessibility. These insights are of significant value to urban planners, researchers, and policymakers striving to reduce energy shortages and promote sustainable energy and transportation strategies to mitigate environmental impact in urban areas.

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Quantifying disparities in access to recreational opportunities by alternative modes of transport

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Langford

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2023

Case Studies on Transport Policy

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Nationwide equity assessment of the 20-min neighbourhood in the scottish context: A socio-spatial proximity analysis of residential locations

Cited by 8 publications

References 30 publications

Health equity in urban and rural settings: implementation of the place standard tool in Spain

Health equity in urban and rural settings: implementation of the place standard tool in Spain

Reducing urban energy consumption and carbon emissions: a novel GIS-based model for sustainable spatial accessibility to local services and resources

Quantifying disparities in access to recreational opportunities by alternative modes of transport

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