| Title |
A Study on the Active Designs in Domestic Urban Parks for the Health Improvement of Modern People |
| Authors |
박예은(Park, Yea-Eun) ; 박진희(Park, Jin-Hee) ; 황연숙(Hwang, Yeon-Sook) |
| DOI |
http://doi.org/10.14774/JKIID.2022.31.5.009 |
| Keywords |
Urban Parks; Health; Health Improvement; Physical Activity; Urban Design |
| Abstract |
Due to the development of medical and scientific technology, people are living longer than ever before. With these additional years of life, people are showing a renewed interest in health-promoting physical activities but are seeking to do so in a time efficient manner, as they go about their daily lives. Therefore, this study analyzed environments in which people can naturally and sustainably improve their health. Previous studies were used to examine the importance of modern people’s health activities and the use of urban parks. We used the New York Active Design Guidelines and Seoul Urban Design Guidelines to create an active design checklist for domestic urban parks, and based on the checklist, we analyzed the active design of the six domestic urban parks: Seoullo7017, Son Kee-chung Sports Park, Training Center Park, Munjeong Neighborhood Park, Asia Neighborhood Park, and Ogeum Neighborhood Park. Our analysis revealed a need for significant design improvements. Firstly, various internal facilities and guidance facilities should be provided in order to increase the openness and publicity of the park. Secondly, all pedestrians, including the disabled, should be able to engage in safe and enjoyable activities which promote the continued use of physical exercise. In the future, further research will be needed to promote the ‘Seoul Active Design Guidelines’ to ensure parks match the needs and characteristics of the citizens of Seoul. |