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Mattias Kärrholm

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Percieved Urban Design Qualities and Affective Experience of Walking

Author

  • Maria Johansson
  • Catharina Sternudd
  • Mattias Kärrholm

Summary, in English

This study investigates associations between perceived micro-level urban design qualities, the affective experience of walking, and intention to walk specific routes in the neighbourhood. A total of 106 residents assessed on-site three routes planned for walking in semi-central neighbourhoods. In the prediction of the residents’ intention to choose to walk and intention to avoid walking the route, perceived urban design qualities were mediated by the affective experience of valence of the walk. The perceived complexity and aesthetic quality, upkeep and order, and the presence of well-maintained greenery, were identified as important. These perceived urban design qualities and affective experiences varied between the three routes, but also within the routes. It is proposed that understanding of site-specific affective experience of walking environments could serve as guidance for urban design practices.

Department/s

  • Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Publishing year

2016-02-16

Language

English

Pages

256-275

Publication/Series

Journal of Urban Design

Volume

21

Issue

2

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Topic

  • Design
  • Psychology

Status

Published

Research group

  • Department of Architecture & Built Environment

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1357-4809