The effect of urban green spaces on traffic noise reduction has been extensively studied at the level of single vegetation, hedges, etc., but there is a lack of corresponding studies at the scale of spatial patterns of urban green spaces. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the relationship between the spatial pattern of urban green space and the change in green space’s noise reduction capacity. Through the morphology spatial pattern analysis method, this analysis divides the urban green space in the Fuzhou high-tech zone into seven types of elements with different ecological definitions and simulates the noise condition of the urban environment with the presence of green space as well as without the presence of green space by computer simulation, calculates the distribution map of the noise reduction produced by the urban green space, and analyzes the correlation between the seven types of green space elements and the noise reduction with the geographically weighted regression modeling analysis. The study finds that (1) Urban green space patterns can significantly affect the net noise reduction of green space. Areas with high green coverage can produce a stronger green space noise reduction effect. (2) More complex green space shapes and more fragmented urban green space can produce higher noise reduction. (3) The green space close to the source of noise can exert a stronger noise reduction effect. Therefore, in the process of planning and design, from the perspective of improving the urban acoustic environment, the configuration of high-quality green spaces in areas with higher levels of noise pollution should be given priority, which may have better noise reduction effects.

The discrepancy between the physical accessibility and perceived accessibility of public service facilities in coastal towns and villages of Fujian, China, was investigated in this study. Through a spatial distribution analysis of education and medical service facilities in Liushui Town and Xingchen Town, the equity and coverage levels of various facilities were evaluated based on the residents’ physical travel costs and perceptions. The results show pronounced spatial heterogeneity between the physical and perceived accessibility across different regions. Our findings suggest that, while certain areas boast a lot of physical access to facilities, the residents’ perceived access is significantly influenced by factors such as the terrain, transportation conditions, and the types of available travel tools. The findings of this study provide a scientific basis for optimizing the allocation of rural public service facilities, aiming to bridge the foundational service gap between urban and rural areas and promote the equitable development of rural living environments.

Urban noise pollution poses a significant obstacle to sustainable development by compromising public health and well-being. Within this context, the soundscape emerges as a critical component in creating healthier and more livable cities. To further investigate the relationship between urban land-use planning characteristics and soundscape distribution, this study examines the spatial distribution of urban soundscapes and urban spatial functions. It explores the influence of urban land-use types on both the acoustic environment and soundscape perception and evaluation, aiming to better understand the influencing factors and dynamics of composite soundscapes in urban environments. The results show that (a) acoustic environment characteristics and soundscape perception evaluations are influenced by urban land-use function, exhibit a spatial aggregation effect, and are affected by the surrounding environment. (b) The key acoustic indices affecting the perception and evaluation of urban soundscapes are the equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level (L_Aeq), the background sound level (L₉₀), the difference between C-weighted and A-weighted levels (L_C–L_A), and loudness. People perceive quiet environments more positively and report strong discomfort in noisy environments. (c) Urban land-use planning significantly impacts the urban soundscape, with significant differences observed in both the acoustic environment and soundscape perception evaluations across different land-use types. This study deepens the understanding of the acoustic environment and demonstrates that soundscape-oriented land-use planning can function as an effective tool for fostering inclusive, healthy, and socially sustainable communities.