Using space syntax to assess the built environment for physical activity: Applications to research on parks and public open spaces
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Koohsari, Mohammad Javad, Kaczynski, Andrew T., Mcormack, Gavin R. and Sugiyama, Takemi. (2014). Using space syntax to assess the built environment for physical activity: Applications to research on parks and public open spaces. Leisure Sciences. 36(2), pp. 206 - 216. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400.2013.856722
Authors | Koohsari, Mohammad Javad, Kaczynski, Andrew T., Mcormack, Gavin R. and Sugiyama, Takemi |
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Abstract | The application of space syntax as a method for examining the role of spatial configuration on people's behavior has been widespread in several disciplines, such as urban design and architecture. However, the ideas and procedures of space syntax have rarely been applied in studies within the field of public health or leisure studies. This article briefly introduces the principles of space syntax and describes how space syntax can extend previous knowledge regarding associations between the built environment and physical activity with specific applications to research on parks and public open spaces. |
Keywords | parks; physical activity; public health; public open space; space syntax; spatial configuration; urban design |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Leisure Sciences |
Journal citation | 36 (2), pp. 206 - 216 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc. |
ISSN | 0149-0400 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400.2013.856722 |
Page range | 206 - 216 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
Editors | G. Kyle |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/876z1/using-space-syntax-to-assess-the-built-environment-for-physical-activity-applications-to-research-on-parks-and-public-open-spaces
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