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The Design of Environment Elements Influencing Leisurely Physical Activity in 4 Types of Urban Open Spaces

Author(s)

Cuina Zhang*, Yusha Wei, Jiaxin Cao, Yatong Wang

Affiliation(s)

College of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Environmental elements affecting leisurely physical activity (LPA) in urban open spaces are vital for sustainable healthy cities, yet research on spatial variations remains limited. This study surveyed four space types (Courtyards, Neighborhood Squares (NS), Parks, Campus) via questionnaire, employing Simultaneous Analysis of Several Groups (SASG). Results show: 1) Environmental elements significantly influence LPA across all spaces; 2) Impacts vary spatially: Physical Environment (PE) most affects Courtyards, Facilities most affect NS, Amenities only affect Parks, and Facilities uniquely affect both LPA duration and frequency in Campus; 3) Key design elements and tailored strategies are identified for each space type, demonstrated through four case examples.

Keywords

Environment Elements; Leisurely Physical Activity; Influence; Urban Open Space; Design

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