Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Planning & Design (대한건축학회논문집:계획계)

Architectural Institute of Korea (대한건축학회)
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Exploring Residential Street Environments through Walking Companions and Walking Speeds - A Case Study of Mang-won Neighborhoods with the Elderly Focus Group -

동행여부와 보행속도를 고려한 노인의 근린가로환경 이용특성 해석 - 망원동 사례조사를 중심으로 -

  • Received : 2018.10.01
  • Accepted : 2018.12.11
  • Published : 2019.01.30
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Abstract

This study was to evaluate the walking speed of elderly people by using the travel route big data collected by travel diary and smart phone application. We analyzed the change of walking behavior in the residential street environments of the elderly whether they had a company or not. We interpreted the meaning based on previous studies. In addition, the characteristics of elderly people's use of the residential street environment were analyzed by comparing the change in spatial speed according to the companion. The result reveals that the usage patterns of the residential street environments change depending on whether they were accompanied or not. First, the elderly tend to do more social activities while walking alone than when they were accompanied. When they were accompanied the social activities occur in empty lot near the residential area. However, the social activities of the elderly occur in open space such as neighborhood park or playground while walking alone. Finally, This study has strength that it empirically analyzes the elderly's walking behavior and usage paths in small outdoor spaces, including residential streets.

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Supported by : 서울대학교

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