Research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses: a case study of Shanghai
This study examines the usability of spaces beneath overpasses in Shanghai, focusing on three sites along the Suzhou River. Using a mixed-method approach combining comparative case analysis and survey data, the research highlights the transformative potential of these underutilised urban spaces. Fin...
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| description | This study examines the usability of spaces beneath overpasses in Shanghai, focusing on three sites along the Suzhou River. Using a mixed-method approach combining comparative case analysis and survey data, the research highlights the transformative potential of these underutilised urban spaces. Findings reveal that central sites with professional design interventions exhibit higher adaptability and public engagement, while peripheral sites face challenges from fragmented development. The study underscores the need for context-sensitive, community-focused strategies to integrate underpass spaces into the urban fabric, enhancing connectivity, social inclusion, and liveability.
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| spelling | doaj-art-331e97bef5cd47b5ba2470a7ae6eff442025-08-20T02:47:47ZengFirenze University PressTechne2239-02432025-07-01310.36253/techne-16945Research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses: a case study of ShanghaiFeifei Song0Zhi Ma1Lijing Zhu2School of Design, East China Normal University, Shanghai, ChinaSchool of Design, East China Normal University, Shanghai, ChinaSchool of Design, East China Normal University, Shanghai, ChinaThis study examines the usability of spaces beneath overpasses in Shanghai, focusing on three sites along the Suzhou River. Using a mixed-method approach combining comparative case analysis and survey data, the research highlights the transformative potential of these underutilised urban spaces. Findings reveal that central sites with professional design interventions exhibit higher adaptability and public engagement, while peripheral sites face challenges from fragmented development. The study underscores the need for context-sensitive, community-focused strategies to integrate underpass spaces into the urban fabric, enhancing connectivity, social inclusion, and liveability. https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/techne/article/view/16945 Beneath the overpassUsabilityLeftover spaceShanghai |
| spellingShingle | Feifei Song Zhi Ma Lijing Zhu Research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses: a case study of Shanghai Techne Beneath the overpass Usability Leftover space Shanghai |
| title | Research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses: a case study of Shanghai |
| title_full | Research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses: a case study of Shanghai |
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| title_short | Research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses: a case study of Shanghai |
| title_sort | research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses a case study of shanghai |
| topic | Beneath the overpass Usability Leftover space Shanghai |
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