A mobile application tool for co-assessing urban open spaces – a test case of the Grey’s Monument, Newcastle, UK

Ashraf M. Salama and Madhavi P. Patil

Journal of Urban Design, 2025, vol. 30, issue 4, 493-519

Abstract: This paper introduces a novel approach to evaluating urban open spaces (UOS) by developing a mobile application, YouWalk-UOS. Overcoming current limitations and the need for integrating digital technologies and participatory methods into UOS assessment processes, the study establishes a comprehensive framework addressing functional, social, and perceptual dimensions with 36 identified aspects. The framework and the mobile application are tested at Grey’s Monument in Newcastle, England, revealing its potential to capture a thorough perspective of UOS. The findings suggest that mobile technology can revolutionize urban space assessment, emphasizing the value of user-contributed data for various stakeholders, including designers, educators, and policymakers.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2024.2363818

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