The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities
This research investigates the interplay of spatial arrangement and pedestrian behaviour in Toowoomba City Centre, a low-density city in Australia, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis through Space Syntax. In contrast to high-density and medium-density areas where street con...
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| description | This research investigates the interplay of spatial arrangement and pedestrian behaviour in Toowoomba City Centre, a low-density city in Australia, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis through Space Syntax. In contrast to high-density and medium-density areas where street connectivity typically drives movement patterns, this study emphasises the significant roles of both syntactical factors and land-use mapping in low-density contexts. The study identifies a correlation between pedestrian activity and land-use mapping and compatibility in low-density areas, advocating for strategic land-use planning within a 150–320-metre radius. It demonstrates that while traditional syntactic metrics are relevant, pedestrian movement in low-density areas is more significantly influenced by land-use diversity and compatibility during daytime hours (1–3 PM). Both syntactical factors and land-use are also crucial for attracting pedestrians during evening and night hours (6–8 PM). These findings highlight the importance of place-making strategies to foster vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7c2b28e2bf35401ab9bdef79bc6583a52025-01-17T04:49:19ZengElsevierAin Shams Engineering Journal2090-44792025-01-01161103184The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density citiesElham Mehrinejad Khotbehsara0Kathirgamalingam Somasundaraswaran1Tracy Kolbe-Alexander2Rongrong Yu3Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia; Corresponding author.Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, AustraliaSchool of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Australia; Manna Institute, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Australia; UCT Research Centre for Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport (HPALS), Division of Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, South AfricaUniSA Creative, Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaThis research investigates the interplay of spatial arrangement and pedestrian behaviour in Toowoomba City Centre, a low-density city in Australia, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis through Space Syntax. In contrast to high-density and medium-density areas where street connectivity typically drives movement patterns, this study emphasises the significant roles of both syntactical factors and land-use mapping in low-density contexts. The study identifies a correlation between pedestrian activity and land-use mapping and compatibility in low-density areas, advocating for strategic land-use planning within a 150–320-metre radius. It demonstrates that while traditional syntactic metrics are relevant, pedestrian movement in low-density areas is more significantly influenced by land-use diversity and compatibility during daytime hours (1–3 PM). Both syntactical factors and land-use are also crucial for attracting pedestrians during evening and night hours (6–8 PM). These findings highlight the importance of place-making strategies to foster vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environments.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090447924005653Spatial ConfigurationLand-use MappingCity CenterLow-density CitiesMovement BehaviorIntegrated Approach |
| spellingShingle | Elham Mehrinejad Khotbehsara Kathirgamalingam Somasundaraswaran Tracy Kolbe-Alexander Rongrong Yu The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities Ain Shams Engineering Journal Spatial Configuration Land-use Mapping City Center Low-density Cities Movement Behavior Integrated Approach |
| title | The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities |
| title_full | The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities |
| title_fullStr | The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities |
| title_short | The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities |
| title_sort | influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low density cities |
| topic | Spatial Configuration Land-use Mapping City Center Low-density Cities Movement Behavior Integrated Approach |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090447924005653 |
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