https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/565976
Title: | Effects of the built and social features of urban greenways on the outdoor activity of older adults | Authors: | PO-JU CHANG | Keywords: | Aging; Environmental assessment of public recreation spaces; Outdoor activity; Urban greenway | Issue Date: | 2020 | Journal Volume: | 204 | Source: | Landscape and Urban Planning | Abstract: | By 2026, the older population in Taiwan will account for 20% of the total population. The role of urban green spaces is critical for older people to maintain an active lifestyle. Urban greenways not only provide a physical environment that supports outdoor activities but also provide social capital and social cohesion to encourage older adults to participate in outdoor activities in their neighbourhoods. The availability of these areas, thus, improves the participation of older adults in outdoor activities. This study developed a multilevel model to examine the effects of the physical and social environment of neighbourhood greenways at the neighbourhood level on individual participation in outdoor activities in the urban greenways of Taichung at the individual level. The data included 13 greenways and 769 participants aged over 55, who lived in the vicinity of the greenways. The results show that participants who live near greenways with higher levels of neighbourhood social capital and better-quality paths, natural elements, and seating participate in more outdoor activities. Urban greenways are generally linear public spaces situated along roads, and greenway designers and planners should place greater importance on the quality of the environment. Landscape designers can design high-quality paths and seating areas with many natural elements to promote outdoor activity among older adults. © 2020 Elsevier B.V. |
URI: | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85090110065&partnerID=40&md5=999fc8311f1d95be82144608ba4d839e https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/565976 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2020.103929 | SDG/Keyword: | landscape change; lifestyle; neighborhood; numerical model; social capital; urban area; Taichung; Taiwan |
Appears in Collections: | 園藝暨景觀學系 |
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