Evaluation of Public Space in Beijing’s Old Residential Communities from a Female-Friendly Perspective

Qin Li, Dongchen Hou, Ziwei Zhang, Zonghao Chen, Wenlong Li () and Yijun Liu
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Qin Li: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
Dongchen Hou: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
Ziwei Zhang: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
Zonghao Chen: School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
Wenlong Li: School of Urban Economics and Management, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
Yijun Liu: School of Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 19, 1-24

Abstract: Female-friendly public spaces are crucial for the sustainable development of old residential communities. To advance the development of female-friendly public spaces in Beijing’s old residential communities, this study employs a method that integrates the Kano model with an importance–performance analysis. The research focuses on the public spaces of Baiwanzhuang in Beijing, specifically targeting female users. Field research, including interviews and surveys, is conducted to understand women’s needs in these spaces. Based on this, an evaluation index system is developed, and data from questionnaires distributed to women are analyzed using the Kano model and importance–performance metrics. The study classifies female users into four age groups to address their specific needs and proposes targeted strategies for enhancing female-friendly features in public spaces. This paper proposes a quantitative evaluation method for public spaces in old residential communities of Beijing, which combines the Kano model with IPA and is grounded in the perspective of female-friendliness. This research offers valuable insights for the revitalization of old residential communities and support for the diversification of public areas. The results indicate that increasing the types of public spaces, enriching public space facilities, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of public spaces, and promoting social care can improve the female-friendly level of public spaces in old residential communities.

Keywords: female-friendly; Beijing old residential community; public space; evaluation system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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