Pocket park in urban regeneration of China: Policy and perspective

Yang, Bin; Hong, Bo

doi:10.1016/j.cacint.2023.100109

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“…In order to construct urban micro public spaces that can promote people's health, this study focuses on the emotional arousal of crowding perception. Moreover, our findings indicated a positive association between users' levels of positive emotions and their intention to revisit various types of micro public spaces, including pocket parks [1,44], street-corner green spaces, and community parks. Notably, the attractiveness of these urban micro public spaces emerged as a significant factor influencing users' revisit intentions.…”

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Examining the Impact of Crowding Perception on the Generation of Negative Emotions among Users of Small Urban Micro Public Spaces

Zhang,

Qi,

Zhang

2023

Sustainability

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The improvement of urban congestion and the mood of the populace is vital for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This paper aims to test the hypothesis that crowding in urban micro public spaces (UMPSs) affects emotions, and two different methods were used: a psychological questionnaire to measure whether crowding in such spaces elicits negative emotional responses from users and a portable electroencephalography (EEG) device to explore emotional responses. This study was conducted in Shenyang, China, based on the city’s relevant policies and the type and number of micro spaces and micro public spaces, proving that Shenyang City has paid more attention to planning micro spaces and micro public spaces in its urban development. The results show that 1. UMPS crowding awakens negative emotions in users, which affects their intention to revisit the UMPS, and 2. If the UMPS is more attractive to users, it also improves the negative emotions due to crowding, which implies that the attractiveness of the environment does play an important moderating role. This study may inspire the construction concept of UMPSs in different countries and cities, complementing the planning of urban public spaces to provide more social equity. The creation of UMPS has a positive effect on neighborhood interactions, community network construction, and the reproduction of social capital, which can contribute to the sustainable development of cities.

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“…In recent years, urban areas in China have been facing spatial constraints and saturation, necessitating a shift towards stock planning [1]. In China, "urban sprawl" has resulted in the spatial growth of cities, with megacities accounting for one-eighth of the country's total land area expansion, reaching 1060 km.…”

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Examining the Impact of Crowding Perception on the Generation of Negative Emotions among Users of Small Urban Micro Public Spaces

Zhang,

Qi,

Zhang

2023

Sustainability

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“…However, I wish there was more interactive content between the ginkgo tree park and the art museum; it feels like a missed opportunity." (Ma, aged [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] The scenic park has the potential to foster cultural fusion and stimulate the possibility of spatial reorganization [91] within its surroundings. This suggests that as people from various backgrounds and age groups converge in this communal area, there is an opportunity for diverse cultural influences to intermingle.…”

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“…Urban landscapes are frequently discussed, and pocket parks in cities are also commonly addressed. Research has also indicated that parks play a significant role in promoting health [21][22][23], social well-being [24][25][26][27], community communication [28], community activities [29], and low-carbon conservation [30,31]. With the development of digital technology, research on intelligence has emerged internationally, such as the integration of smart cyberparks, which has enhanced the functionality of parks [32,33].…”

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Assessing Utilization and Comfort in a Village Scenic Park: Implications for Rural Revitalization

Yao,

Zhang,

Fukuda

et al. 2024

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Scenic parks in rural areas occupy crucial positions, serving as vital hubs for the daily lives of villagers and important leisure destinations for tourists. This research is dedicated to assessing the significance of the scenic park in Wawuzhuang Village from the perspectives of both villagers and tourists. Employing a comprehensive research approach, this study examines the current state of the scenic park and its ability to meet the requirements of villagers and tourists. Villagers, mainly elderly individuals with low levels of education, rely heavily on green spaces for leisure and social interaction. In contrast, younger tourists and villagers require spaces that offer more comfort and aesthetic appeal. This study highlights the possibility of designing rural scenic parks to meet the basic needs of both tourists and villagers. In addition, mixed-use designs and public participation designs are suggested to promote the use of rural parks, potentially creating an attractive community environment that attracts new villagers and more tourists. Although this study is limited to a single case, it lays the groundwork for further research in other rural areas. This research contributes to the sustainable development of rural revitalization.

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“…Although massive MUGS have been constructed, the core issue of whether these spaces truly meet the behavioral needs of the public for green spaces remains unresolved. In the process of promoting the construction of MUGS in Chinese cities, problems such as difficulties in operation and maintenance, blind imitation, and an overemphasis on aesthetics over functionality have emerged [49,50]. Although previous research has explored planning and design strategies for creating MUGS that meet the activity needs of the population [51,52], these strategies are often obtained from field research on specific green spaces.…”

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Exploring the Relationships between Mini Urban Green Space Layout and Human Activity

Cheng,

Zhang,

Wang

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The quality of urban green space has an impact on the health and well-being of populations. Previous studies have shown that consideration of crowd activity characteristics is the key premise of landscape space design and planning. However, there is limited research on the correlation between features of the spatial layout of Mini Urban Green Spaces (MUGS) and the behavior of people, and it is difficult to take into account the possible distribution of people and their activity characteristics during the design phase of MUGS. This study aims to construct a technical workflow utilizing the AnyLogic platform and agent-based simulation methods for analyzing the characteristics of landscape spatial layouts considering dynamic human behavior. One MUGS, named 511 Park in Nanjing, China, was selected as the case for the application of the method and exploration of the impacts of spatial elements and layout on crowd activity types and density. We investigated the impact of four types of spatial elements—paths, facilities, nodes, and entrances—on human activities in MUGS. The results showed that path layout emerged as the most significant influencing factor. Changes in nodes and the number of facilities have a relatively minor impact on people’s activities. There was an apparent impact of changes in path orientation around nodes on the dynamics of the flow of people. This study could provide valuable insights for landscape designers, aiding informed decision-making during the construction, renovation, and management of MUGS.

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Pocket park in urban regeneration of China: Policy and perspective

Cited by 15 publications

References 24 publications

Examining the Impact of Crowding Perception on the Generation of Negative Emotions among Users of Small Urban Micro Public Spaces

Examining the Impact of Crowding Perception on the Generation of Negative Emotions among Users of Small Urban Micro Public Spaces

Assessing Utilization and Comfort in a Village Scenic Park: Implications for Rural Revitalization

Exploring the Relationships between Mini Urban Green Space Layout and Human Activity

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