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Natural movement: A space syntax theory linking urban form and function with walking for transport
Mohammad Javad Koohsari1, Koichiro Oka2, Neville Owen3
1Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan; Behavioural Epidemiology Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Australia.
Health & Place
|January 15, 2019
Summary
This study explores how street layout influences walking for transport, a key part of adults' physical activity. It proposes using the natural movement theory to better understand the link between urban form and pedestrian behavior for active living research.
Area of Science:
- Urban planning and public health research.
- Spatial analysis and transportation studies.
Background:
- Walking for transport is a significant source of physical activity for adults.
- Existing research uses space syntax to link urban form with walking behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply the natural movement theory of space syntax to understand pedestrian movement.
- To link urban form (street layout) and function (land use) with walking for transport.
- To propose a research agenda for active living research.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing space syntax measures and the natural movement theory.
- Analyzing the relationship between street layout and pedestrian movement patterns.
- Integrating land use data with spatial analysis.
Main Results:
- The natural movement theory provides a framework to connect urban form and function with walking behavior.
- Street layout is identified as a primary factor influencing pedestrian movement for transport.
Conclusions:
- The natural movement theory offers new insights into active living research.
- Further research is needed to advance methods in understanding and promoting walking for transport.
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