Hi Anzir,
In the following study we looked to Space Syntax and walking behavior in
two types of neighborhoods. We did not look to the perceptions, but you
may find it useful.
Baran, K. P., Rodríguez, A. D., & Khattak, J. A. (2008) Space Syntax and
Walking in a New Urbanist and Suburban Neighbourhoods, Journal of Urban
Design, 13:1, 5-28.
Perver
Anzir Boodoo wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a question to the list related to my PhD, which is on the
> connections between urban form and perceptions of walking. I know
> there have been studies relating pedestrian volumes and walking trip
> rates to the integration value of a respondent's home, but...
>
> 1. Have there been any studies using Space Syntax for morphological
> units / plan units / urban tissues - ie analysing areas which are
> believed to be fairly homogenous in regards to buildings, streetscape
> and possibly demographics?
>
> 2. Have there been any studies attempting to connect Space Syntax
> variables in any form to measures of perception? For example, whether
> people feel more comfortable walking in areas where the integration
> values are higher or lower, and how this might change when walking
> around?
>
> Thanks
>
> --Anzir Boodoo, PhD student
> The Institute for Transport Studies, The University of Leeds, LEEDS
> LS2 9JT
--
Perver Korça Baran, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor
North Carolina State University
Center for Earth Observation;
College of Natural Resources
Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Mgmt;
College of Design, PhD Program in Design
Campus Box 7106 / Jordan Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: (919) 513 23 73
Fax: (919) 515 34 39
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