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Winter City Urbanism: Enabling All Year Connectivity for Soft Mobility
David Chapman1, Kristina L Nilsson2, Agatino Rizzo3
1Architecture Group, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87 Luleå, Sweden. david.chapman@ltu.se.
Summary
Winter significantly impacts urban connectivity and soft mobility. Planning strategies incorporating "white space" can enhance year-round outdoor activity in sub-arctic cities.
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning
- Human Geography
- Environmental Psychology
Background:
- Sub-arctic cities face unique challenges for outdoor activity during winter.
- Understanding resident perceptions of winter's impact on urban mobility is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how winter affects the perception of urban spatial structure and pathways.
- To identify enablers and barriers to soft mobility in winter conditions.
Main Methods:
- Mental mapping exercises with residents.
- Photo elicitation to understand perceptions of the built environment in winter.
Main Results:
- Residents perceive winter altering spatial structures and pathway clarity.
- Winter conditions reduce the ease of understanding public realms and townscapes.
Conclusions:
- Town planning needs to integrate "white space" (snow/ice) into infrastructure planning.
- Enhanced strategies can promote year-round outdoor activity in winter cities.
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