TY  - JOUR
AV  - public
TI  - Gravity-based models for evaluating urban park accessibility: Why does localized selection of attractiveness factors and travel modes matter?
EP  - 922
IS  - 4
N1  - This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher?s terms and conditions.
KW  - ACCESS
KW  -  Accessibility
KW  -  AREAS
KW  -  ASSOCIATION
KW  -  CITIES
KW  -  Environmental Sciences & Ecology
KW  -  Environmental Studies
KW  -  EQUITY
KW  -  Geography
KW  -  gravity model
KW  -  GREEN SPACE
KW  -  HEALTH
KW  -  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
KW  -  multimodal mode choice
KW  -  planning support systems
KW  -  Public Administration
KW  -  Regional & Urban Planning
KW  -  Science & Technology
KW  -  Social Sciences
KW  -  SPATIAL ACCESSIBILITY
KW  -  TIME
KW  -  TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY
KW  -  urban parks
KW  -  Urban Studies
Y1  - 2024/05//
ID  - discovery10195296
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23998083231206168
N2  - Gravity-based models have been extensively utilized in urban studies for measuring geographic disparities in access to urban parks over the past several decades. However, despite methodological advancements incorporating various aspects of accessibility, there has been limited focus on the impact of variable selection (e.g., attractiveness factors) and transport modes on accessibility evaluations. This study investigates the differences in gravity-based models for assessing park accessibility based on varying assumptions about attractiveness factors and travel impedance. Semi-structured interviews with local residents were conducted to identify the reasons for park visits in Shanghai. Our bivariate correlation analyses reveal that factors such as park openness and access to public transport were crucial, in addition to conventional factors identified in the literature (i.e., park size and driving accessibility). This insight led to the development of localized accessibility measurements that incorporate park inclusiveness (i.e., entrance fees and opening hours) and multimodal travel options (based on multinomial logistic mode choice models). The results indicate that the refined model produces lower and more varied accessibility levels, which can better capture accessibility gaps across different geographic contexts. This accurate and practical identification of accessibility gaps can assist local planners and decision-makers in formulating effective policies and strategies to promote equitable access to urban public parks.
SP  - 904
VL  - 51
JF  - Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design
A1  - Chen, Peng
A1  - Wang, Wei
A1  - Qian, Chong
A1  - Cao, Mengqiu
A1  - Yang, Tianren
PB  - Pion
ER  -