A systematic review of the effect of infrastructural interventions to promote cycling: strengthening causal inference from observational data
Background Previous reviews have suggested that infrastructural interventions can be
effective in promoting cycling. Given inherent methodological complexities in the evaluation …
effective in promoting cycling. Given inherent methodological complexities in the evaluation …
Do grey infrastructures always elevate urban temperature? No, utilizing grey infrastructures to mitigate urban heat island effects
Urban heat island (UHI) has various adverse impacts on energy consumption, air quality,
outdoor thermal comfort and health conditions. Compared with green and blue …
outdoor thermal comfort and health conditions. Compared with green and blue …
Examining the association between the built environment and pedestrian volume using street view images
Many studies have confirmed that the characteristics of the built environment affect
individual walking behaviors. However, scant attention has been paid to population-level …
individual walking behaviors. However, scant attention has been paid to population-level …
Multiple health benefits of urban tree canopy: The mounting evidence for a green prescription
JM Ulmer, KL Wolf, DR Backman, RL Tretheway… - Health & place, 2016 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to enhance the understanding of the health-promoting
potential of trees in an urbanized region of the United States. This was done using high …
potential of trees in an urbanized region of the United States. This was done using high …
Streetscape features related to pedestrian activity
R Ewing, A Hajrasouliha… - Journal of Planning …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
By measuring twenty streetscape features and numerous other variables for 588 blocks in
New York City, we were able to identify variables that explain pedestrian traffic volumes. We …
New York City, we were able to identify variables that explain pedestrian traffic volumes. We …
[HTML][HTML] Contribution of streetscape audits to explanation of physical activity in four age groups based on the Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS)
Ecological models of physical activity emphasize the effects of environmental
influences.“Microscale” streetscape features that may affect pedestrian experience have …
influences.“Microscale” streetscape features that may affect pedestrian experience have …
Residential built environment and walking activity: Empirical evidence of Jane Jacobs' urban vitality
H Sung, S Lee - Transportation Research Part D: Transport and …, 2015 - Elsevier
This study intends to empirically verify Jacobs' urban vitality theory, which was based on the
observations of her New York City neighborhood in the mid-20th century. To examine the …
observations of her New York City neighborhood in the mid-20th century. To examine the …
Park use among youth and adults: examination of individual, social, and urban form factors
This article examines park use in relation to neighborhood social (safety and poverty) and
urban form (pedestrian infrastructure and street network pattern) characteristics among …
urban form (pedestrian infrastructure and street network pattern) characteristics among …
Effects of skeletal streetscape design on perceived safety
It is important for planners and urban designers to understand how physical characteristics
of urban streetscapes contribute to perceptions of them as safe, comfortable urban spaces …
of urban streetscapes contribute to perceptions of them as safe, comfortable urban spaces …
Development, scoring, and reliability of the Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes (MAPS)
Background Streetscape (microscale) features of the built environment can influence
people's perceptions of their neighborhoods' suitability for physical activity. Many microscale …
people's perceptions of their neighborhoods' suitability for physical activity. Many microscale …