Improving streets for sustainable neighborhoods in Chinese urban villages
| dc.contributor.advisor | Othengrafen, Frank | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rui, Jin | |
| dc.contributor.referee | Westerholt, René | |
| dc.date.accepted | 2024-12-20 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-01-22T07:00:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-01-22T07:00:54Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Urban Villages (UVs) result from rapid urbanization, featuring high-density environments and complex street networks that greatly impact residents' lives. In these areas, streets are vital for transportation and social interactions, influencing quality of life. However, China’s traditional one-size-fits-all urban street planning often fails to address the specific challenges of high-density UVs, lacking the adaptability needed to enhance living conditions and social sustainability. This study employs innovative street measurement methods to assess Shenzhen’s UV street environments and their interactions with users. By combining subjective and objective metrics, the research identifies key street features and optimizes the physical environment to promote active travel and improve mental well-being. Technologies such as spatial syntax analysis and drone monitoring are utilized to gather detailed data. Additionally, social media data analysis provides insights into residents' perceptions and sentiments towards their street environments. Findings reveal that streets in high-density UVs serve dual roles as transport routes and social spaces, enhancing resident communication. Enhancing street cleanliness and public facilities boosts residents’ satisfaction, while pedestrian-focused designs encourage walking. The study also highlights the importance of adequate streetside buffer spaces and moderate building density in fostering neighborhood vitality. Furthermore, adapting European street measurement techniques underscores the necessity of pedestrian-centric assessments, demonstrating that diverse streetscapes promote walking despite variations in street greening and parking. This research offers a framework for developing people-centered street concepts in UVs, supporting sustainable urban development. Future studies should refine these methods and explore their applicability in diverse urban environments to facilitate broader sustainable urban transitions. | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2003/43371 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.17877/DE290R-25203 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | Urban villages (UVs) | en |
| dc.subject | Street planning | en |
| dc.subject | Innovative street measurement methods | en |
| dc.subject | Well-being | en |
| dc.subject | Daily mobility | en |
| dc.subject.ddc | 710 | |
| dc.subject.rswk | Shenzhen | de |
| dc.subject.rswk | Spontansiedlung | de |
| dc.subject.rswk | Straßenplanung | de |
| dc.subject.rswk | Wohlbefinden | de |
| dc.title | Improving streets for sustainable neighborhoods in Chinese urban villages | en |
| dc.title.alternative | An investigation of the role of neighborhood street planning in promoting individual mental well-being and daily mobility | en |
| dc.type | Text | |
| dc.type.publicationtype | PhDThesis | |
| dcterms.accessRights | open access | |
| eldorado.secondarypublication | false |