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Aesthetics of Streetscapes in University Outdoor Environments: A Case Study of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)

open access: yesABUAD Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Streetscapes in universities are very vital spaces that can influence peoples’ perception of the cultural identity that is summed up in the aesthetics and functionality of an academic institution. The aim of this study is to investigate the aesthetics of
R. Omale   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Social Inequality in Sight: Exploring Urban Visual Perception and Sentiment Across Income Levels

open access: yesTransactions in GIS, Volume 30, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Visual perception and sentimental expression are interconnected cognitive processes that shape environmental interaction, functioning at different levels across populations. Despite their inherent connection, prior studies have examined them in isolation, focusing on physical environments and overlooking diverse populations.
Ketong Shen, Jian Liu, Xintao Liu
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Perceived Restorativeness in Urban Commercial Pedestrian Streets: An Empirical Study on the Intervention of Public Art

open access: yesBuildings
Commercial pedestrian streets serve as vital urban public spaces for residents’ daily leisure and social interaction. However, amid rapid urbanization, many such streets exhibit a tendency towards homogenization, raising practical concerns about the ...
Letao Liu, Xinyuan Zhou
doaj   +1 more source

Daytime Visual Walkability: A Systematic Review

open access: yesTransactions in GIS, Volume 30, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT The term walkability refers to the degree to which pedestrians are willing to walk along a street. However, walkability is a broad concept that includes various subcategories and assessment methods. In this article, we present a literature review on a less commonly studied aspect of walkability: “Visual Walkability”.
Chongan Wang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reclaiming the Urban Streets: Evaluating Accessibility and Walkability in the City of Hail’s Streetscapes

open access: yes
Over the past two decades, walkability, accessibility, and urban street culture have become major study topics in several areas of contemporary urban research, including urban sustainability, urban economy, healthy cities, and the x-minute city. Due to a
Abdelhakim Mesloub   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Wind Field Simulation Tools Assist in Conducting Heritage Impact Assessments [PDF]

open access: yesThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
Urban development, with its evolving streetscapes and new constructions, can significantly impact historically significant districts. To mitigate adverse effects, governments often implement Development Control Plans (DCPs) and mandate Heritage Impact ...
T.-W. Kuo, W.-B. Yang, Y.-N. Yen
doaj   +1 more source

Digitally Facilitated Gentrification in Shanghai's Historic Urban Landscapes: The (Re)distribution of Aesthetic Sensibilities Through Social Media Platforms

open access: yesAntipode, Volume 58, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Drawing on Rancière's “politics of aesthetics,” this paper frames digitally facilitated gentrification as a battleground for visibility and associated value extraction between different stakeholders and investigates how aesthetic sensibilities are redistributed through social media.
Chenxin Wan, Shenjing He
wiley   +1 more source

Feminist Streetscapes: A Study on Perceptions of Streetscapes in Eugene, Oregon [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
72 pages. Committee chair: Roxi ThorenIn the United States, women often perceive traveling to be an inconvenient and uncomfortable experience. This experience is the result of the disproportionate role men have historically played in transportation ...
Smaldone, Lexi
core  

Rethinking urban streetscape: Enhancing urban design qualities for higher walkability at intersection of Itahari, Nepal

open access: yesJournal of Innovations in Engineering Education
The state of Itahari Chowk currently presents the challenges stemming from urban development, prioritizing vehicular traffic. This article aims to assess the qualitative aspects of physical surroundings, aiming to identify how different urban design features affect walkability.
Aasish Bk, Ashim Ratna Bajracharya
openaire   +1 more source

Designing ideal streetscapes with youth: Exploring transport values through participatory urban planning in Flanders

open access: yesJournal of Urban Mobility
This research explores the transport-related values and priorities of pre-adolescents (aged 10-12) from socially vulnerable backgrounds through participatory urban planning workshops in Flanders, Belgium. Using a simple streetscape design tool, 16 individual and four group diagrams were analyzed to identify recurring themes in how pre-adolescents ...
Hannah Hook, Joyce David
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