| Title |
A Study on the Connectivity of City Center Open Space for Activating Pedestrian Network |
| Authors |
석수진(Seok, Soo-Jin) ; 김승회(Kim, Seung-Hoy) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2023.39.1.193 |
| Keywords |
Open Space ;Social Space; Planning Elements; Pedestrian Network |
| Abstract |
Since its self-declaration as a pedestrian-friendly city in 2013, Seoul has been conducting various pedestrian environment improvement projects
throughout the downtown area. The ultimate goal of these efforts to improve the walking environment is to increase the quantity and quality
of walking in the city through the simultaneous installation of a public transport system and a pedestrian network. To encourage pedestrian
walking, the establishment of a network of external spaces linked with an open space was set as a guideline during the planning stage; this
urban environment maintenance zone was planned and developed in each zone. This study aims to analyze data focusing on the connectivity
of open spaces in an urban environment maintenance area that prioritizes activating a pedestrian network. Open space is an auxiliary base
that enhances interaction between major bases; it is also a space where social activities occur, an everyday place located in the city center
and serves as a key factor in strengthening continuous and well-connected walking. To analyze open space connectivity, three network
concepts were used: two-dimension, three-dimension and socio-Spatial. The results showed that two-dimension connectivity was high, whereas
three-dimension network and Socio-Spatial network connectivity was low. This was due to a Two-dimension formal plan being applied
without considering the purpose of the public space, which should be established based on contact amongst members of society. Based on
our analytical findings, important factors for consideration was suggested when creating an external space for a pedestrian network in an
urban environment improvement project to be carried out in the future. |