[HTML][HTML] Behaviour in public open spaces: A systematic review of studies with quantitative research methods

S Han, D Song, L Xu, Y Ye, S Yan, F Shi, Y Zhang… - Building and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Public open spaces are important assets that play a significant role in city lives, based on
which a great number of behaviour-based studies are being conducted. These studies often …

Green infrastructure inequality in the context of COVID-19: Taking parks and trails as examples

Y Wu, YD Wei, M Liu, I García - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2023 - Elsevier
Urban green infrastructures play a critical role in enhancing the well-being of residents, yet
their equitable access remains a concern, particularly during the COVID-19 outbreak. There …

Determining factors in the use of urban parks that influence the practice of physical activity in children: a systematic review

R Padial-Ruz, ME Puga-González… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The design and/or remodelling of urban parks is a good health strategy to alleviate the lack
of physical activity (PA) in children and, consequently, the different health problems derived …

Associations between park and playground availability and proximity and children's physical activity and body mass index: the BEACH study

J Molina-García, C Menescardi, I Estevan… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
A cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate the relationship between the availability
and proximity to parks and playgrounds and physical activity (PA). Moreover, the …

Visitor access, use, and desired improvements in urban parks

ML Talal, MV Santelmann - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2021 - Elsevier
Urban parks can provide many physical and psychological health benefits, but these may
not be shared equitably among visitors. The purpose of this study was to explore park visitor …

[HTML][HTML] Something for the young and old: a natural experiment to evaluate the impact of park improvements

C Paudel, A Timperio, J Salmon, V Loh… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2024 - Elsevier
Given the significant time and financial investment required to improve parks, evaluations of
the effectiveness of park improvements are crucial to inform future investment and design to …

Children's ratings of park features that encourage park visitation, physical activity and social interaction

J Veitch, K Ball, E Flowers, B Deforche… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2021 - Elsevier
Social interaction and physical activity are of paramount importance to children's health and
development and parks are one setting where children can be active and interact with …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants influencing the accessibility and use of urban green spaces: A review of empirical evidence

AE Terefe, Y Hou - City and Environment Interactions, 2024 - Elsevier
The accessibility and utilization of Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) play a crucial role in
enhancing the health benefits and overall quality of life for urban residents. However, it is …

A systematic review of objective factors influencing behavior in public open spaces

S Han, Y Ye, Y Song, S Yan, F Shi, Y Zhang… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
As a significant part of outdoor built-environment, public open spaces are closely associated
with people's daily lives. Studies of outdoor behavior in these spaces can shed light on …

Children's walking to urban services: An analysis of pedestrian access to social infrastructures and its relationship with land use

W No, J Choi, Y Kim - International Journal of Geographical …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The conceptual framework of child-friendly cities guarantees children's equal access to
public urban services. Despite the widespread application of geographical information …