| Title |
Difference in Park Accessibility in Elderly-Dense Neighborhood by Income level - Based on Network Distance Considering Slope |
| Authors |
이강현(Lee, Kang Hyun) ; 홍성조(Sungjo Hong) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.38195/judik.2026.06.27.3.87 |
| Keywords |
노인 밀집지역; 경사 가중 거리; 공원 접근성; 소득 수준 Elderly-dense area; Slope-weighted Distance; Park accessibility; Income level |
| Abstract |
Urban parks provide essential spaces for the physical and social activities of older adults, making park accessibility highly significant in an aging society. However, access to urban parks is often unevenly distributed, potentially resulting in disparities associated with regional income levels. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the differences in park accessibility within elderly-dense areas according to income levels. In particular, this study incorporates slope as a criticial factor influencing the mobility of older adults. The study focuses on elderly-dense areas in Seoul in 2024.Elderly-dense areas were identified using a 100m grid system and classified into high, middle, and low-income groups. Subsequently, the slope-weighted distance from each grid to various types of parks was calculated. One-way ANOVA test was employed to examine the differences in slope-weighted distances to each park type among income groups. The analysis indicates that accessibility to small parks was generally favorable, with the highest accessibility observed in low-income areas. In contrast, accessibility to medium-sized parks, large parks, and waterfront parks was lower in low-income areas than in middle and high-income areas. |