Assessing Spatial Heterogeneity in Urban Park Vitality for a Sustainable Built Environment: A Case Study of Changsha

Liwei Qin, Wenke Zong, Kai Peng and Rongpeng Zhang ()
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Liwei Qin: School of Architecture and Planning, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Wenke Zong: School of Architecture and Planning, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Kai Peng: School of Architecture and Planning, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Rongpeng Zhang: School of Architecture and Planning, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 4, 1-24

Abstract: In the realm of sustainable city development, evaluating the spatial vitality of urban green spaces (UGS) has become increasingly pivotal for assessing public space quality. This study delves into the spatial heterogeneity of park vitality across diverse urban landscapes at a city scale, addressing limitations inherent in conventional approaches to understanding the dynamics of park vitality. Leveraging geotagged check-in data from 65 parks in the study case of Changsha City, a quantitative analysis was undertaken to assess spatial vitality. The investigation incorporated data concerning internal and external factors influencing park vitality, employing the Multi-scale Geographically Weighted Regression (MGWR) model to dissect nuanced spatial heterogeneity. The research uncovers notable spatial discrepancies in factors influencing park vitality across diverse urban areas, emphasizing the reliance on adjacent residential communities and internal commercial amenities provision. These dependencies correspond with economic development differences among urban locales, revealing distinct geographic trends. This study has a novel perspective and methodology for investigating urban park vitality, providing significant insights for urban green space planning and management. It emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging spatial diversity in urban park planning and design by incorporating the distinct socio-economic characteristics of each urban zone, which is crucial for both urban planners and policymakers.

Keywords: urban parks vitality; spatial heterogeneity; MGWR; public space quality; urban livability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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