Walkability and built environment

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Acknowledgements
• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Background
  • 1.2. Walkability: The definition
  • 1.3. Aims and objectives
  • 1.4. Research significance
  • 1.5. Methodology
• Chapter 2. Walkability: Relation and context
  • 2.1. Walking and the built environment
  • 2.2. Benefits of walkability
  • 2.3. Geelong's past vision
  • 2.4. Geelong's approaches: Walkable friendly environment
• Chapter 3. Literature review
  • 3.1. Background
  • 3.2. Analysis and synthesis
  • 3.3. Literature review matrix
• Chapter 4. Empirical study
  • 4.1. Observation study: Description of method and data
  • 4.2. Serial Vision
  • 4.3. Quantitative evaluation
  • 4.4. Qualitative evaluation
  • 4.5. Observation study: Results and analysis
• Chapter 5. Discussion and Conclusion
  • 5.1. Discussion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research paper investigates the concept of walkability in the urban environment, with a focus on central Geelong. It explores the relationship between walking activity and behavior with surrounding physical features. The study aims to understand the need for walkable-friendly urban environments in today's world and to develop a comprehensive framework for assessing walkability.

• The need for a shift from car-centric urban design to human-scale, pedestrian-friendly environments
• The benefits of walkability in terms of energy use, social, health, and economic aspects
• The development of a comprehensive framework for assessing walkability
• The application of the framework in the study of central Geelong's commercial streets
• The exploration of the relationship between people's perceptions and the built environment

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction - This chapter introduces the research topic, provides background information on the current state of urban design, and defines walkability. It also outlines the research aims, objectives, significance, and methodology.
• Chapter 2: Walkability: Relation and context - This chapter explores the relationship between walking and the built environment, discusses the benefits of walkability, and examines Geelong's past vision and approaches to walkable-friendly environments.
• Chapter 3: Literature review - This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on walkability, its assessment methods, and related research.
• Chapter 4: Empirical study - This chapter presents the results of an observational study conducted in central Geelong, utilizing a method combining qualitative and quantitative evaluation. The study aims to investigate the connection between the built environment and walkability.
• Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusion - This chapter discusses the findings of the empirical study and explores their implications for urban planning and design in relation to walkability. It also provides a concluding statement about the research.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research paper focuses on the concept of walkability, exploring its definition, assessment methods, and its relationship with the built environment. It examines the challenges of car-centric urban design and the benefits of creating pedestrian-friendly environments. Key themes include urban regeneration, walkable-friendly urban design, and the application of a systematic approach to assess walkability through the study of central Geelong.