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Since the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia in 2019, several cities have been blocked to prevent the expansion of the infection. This qualitative study aimed to determine the motives of urban residents for visiting urban green spaces during the epidemic (especially within the context of the city blockade), and what might weaken these motives. In total, 47 residents (17 men and 30 women) were recruited from Chengdu, in China, to participate in interviews. A thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. According to the results, the motives of the respondents were divided into strong motives and weak motives. These strong motives for visiting UGS can be divided into four themes: “A place for health”, “Escape”, “Social support”, and “A safe and important place for outdoor activities”. Residents classified as the weak motive primarily considered the reasons of “Keep distance with others”, “Potential infection risk” and “Seek compensation”. The results of this study are significant for current and future urban management, green space planning, and social well-being.
Shixian Luo; Jing Xie; Katsunori Furuya. “We Need such a Space”: Residents’ Motives for Visiting Urban Green Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6806 .
AMA StyleShixian Luo, Jing Xie, Katsunori Furuya. “We Need such a Space”: Residents’ Motives for Visiting Urban Green Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (12):6806.
Chicago/Turabian StyleShixian Luo; Jing Xie; Katsunori Furuya. 2021. "“We Need such a Space”: Residents’ Motives for Visiting Urban Green Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Sustainability 13, no. 12: 6806.
Sustainability in transportation development has been a fixture in recent discourse. TODness is a principle that evaluates the extent to which sites meet Traffic-Oriented Development (TOD). To an extent, it reflects some criteria for sustainable transportation development. Based on the TODness, this paper develops a comprehensive index called “Sustainable TODness” around the four dimensions of sustainable development—environmental, economic, social, and transportation efficiency—combined with the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process. Using this index, an evaluation of 13 TOD stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area was carried out, and the impedance pedestrian catchment area of each station was spatially analyzed in conjunction with the geographic information system to generate a heat map of indicators’ distribution. According to the spatial characteristics reflected by the heat map, the stations are divided into three categories. We found that some popular TOD stations have high scores on the economic level, but have more or fewer deficiencies in the other three dimensions. We believe that the research method in this article is applicable to the sustainability evaluation of any TOD site in the world and provides new ideas for the renewal of developed urban areas and new land use in the future.
Lu Ke; Katsunori Furuya; Shixian Luo. Case comparison of typical transit-oriented-development stations in Tokyo district in the context of sustainability: Spatial visualization analysis based on FAHP and GIS. Sustainable Cities and Society 2021, 68, 102788 .
AMA StyleLu Ke, Katsunori Furuya, Shixian Luo. Case comparison of typical transit-oriented-development stations in Tokyo district in the context of sustainability: Spatial visualization analysis based on FAHP and GIS. Sustainable Cities and Society. 2021; 68 ():102788.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLu Ke; Katsunori Furuya; Shixian Luo. 2021. "Case comparison of typical transit-oriented-development stations in Tokyo district in the context of sustainability: Spatial visualization analysis based on FAHP and GIS." Sustainable Cities and Society 68, no. : 102788.
Tourism is a common social behaviour, and is classified differently according to its purpose or destination. Plant-viewing tourism (PVT) and its impact on destinations has been studied; however, research on flower-viewing tourism (FVT) is still deficient. This study investigates the impact of FVT on the perceptions and attitudes of residents in Chengdu city. A questionnaire survey was conducted involving 305 residents. A total of 17 items representing three main dimensions (environmental, economic, and socio-cultural) of explanatory factors were considered after exploratory factor analysis. Structural equation modelling was used to examine the relationship between these dimensions and the attitudes of residents. Results show that residents’ positive attitudes towards FVT were associated with the positive response of economic and environmental impacts, but no significant correlation was found between socio-cultural impacts and attitudes. Results are discussed and analyzed in-depth, and three conclusions and policy recommendations of this study are proposed. These results can provide suggestions for future development in cities, formulation of tourism policies, and promotion of sustainable tourism development in the region.
Shixian Luo; Katsunori Furuya; Jing Xie. Impacts and residents’ attitudes to flower-viewing tourism in Chengdu, PR China. Tourism Recreation Research 2020, 1 -15.
AMA StyleShixian Luo, Katsunori Furuya, Jing Xie. Impacts and residents’ attitudes to flower-viewing tourism in Chengdu, PR China. Tourism Recreation Research. 2020; ():1-15.
Chicago/Turabian StyleShixian Luo; Katsunori Furuya; Jing Xie. 2020. "Impacts and residents’ attitudes to flower-viewing tourism in Chengdu, PR China." Tourism Recreation Research , no. : 1-15.
In many parts of the world, concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and city quarantine policy have led to a general decline in the physical and mental health of residents due to insufficient social interaction. These adverse effects can cause potential public health risks. Ways to alleviate the adverse impact of the pandemic and meet social interaction needs must be widely addressed. This survey was conducted from 1–5 April 2020; it collected 386 responses from residents of Chengdu, China, during the pandemic based on an online survey questionnaire. The results indicate that most of the residents believe their health status is poor, and that they do not experience adequate social contact with others. Most of the respondents indicated no difference in mental health, while a few reported differences in their physical health and social interaction levels. Visiting urban parks can significantly improve overall health and assist in meeting individuals’ social interaction needs. Although residents have reduced the frequency of visits during the pandemic, even once a week can be beneficial. This paper emphasizes the critical role of urban parks during the pandemic period from the perspective of the urban building environment. The conclusion affirms that urban parks and large outdoor, open spaces can provide residents with a place for safe outdoor activities and social interaction in a green environment during a pandemic, as well as serve as a buffer area to maintain favorable health and quality of life.
Jing Xie; Shixian Luo; Katsunori Furuya; Dajiang Sun. Urban Parks as Green Buffers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6751 .
AMA StyleJing Xie, Shixian Luo, Katsunori Furuya, Dajiang Sun. Urban Parks as Green Buffers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (17):6751.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJing Xie; Shixian Luo; Katsunori Furuya; Dajiang Sun. 2020. "Urban Parks as Green Buffers During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Sustainability 12, no. 17: 6751.