Multidimensional Visual Preferences and Sustainable Management of Heritage Canal Waterfront Landscape Based on Panoramic Image Interpretation

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 220 - 220

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

As an important type of linear cultural heritage and a waterfront landscape that integrates both artificial natural elements, canals provide the public with multidimensional perceptual experience encompassing aesthetics, culture, nature. There remains lack refined, micro-level studies on canal landscapes from perspective visual preference. This study focuses typical segment Grand Canal in China, specifically ancient section Yangzhou. We employed SegFormer image semantic segmentation techniques to interpret features 150 panoramic images, quantitatively identifying environmental characteristics canal. Four dimensions were constructed: aesthetic preference, hydrophilic Through questionnaire survey various statistical analyses, we revealed relationships between preferences for characteristics. The main findings include following: (1) Aesthetic preference is positively correlated cultural, natural, preferences, while shows negative correlation preferences. (2) influenced by combination blue-green elements factors. Natural primarily affected increased vegetation visibility, associated higher proportion facilities high-quality pavements, linked larger water surface areas, fewer barriers, better quality. (3) are spatial differences across different urban old city exhibiting aesthetic, than new suburban areas. Finally, this proposes strategies optimising enhancing quality canals, aiming sustainable practical guidance future planning management these sites.

Language: Английский

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Which affects park satisfaction more, environmental features or spatial pattern?

Landscape Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 40(3)

Published: March 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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Public Perceptions of Urban Green Spaces: Effects on Physical and Mental Health

Urban Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(4), P. 128 - 128

Published: April 17, 2025

Urban green spaces are essential for promoting public health by encouraging physical activity, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. However, the perception utilization of these vary based on socio-demographic factors urban planning characteristics. This study investigates their perceived benefits, emphasizing psychological, physical, social impacts. The involved 240 respondents who assessed availability quality as well psychological aspects use. survey was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). results showed that environmental awareness (β = 0.404, p < 0.001) interaction 0.391, significant predictors frequency visiting spaces, while do not have a impact. These findings highlight critical role education community initiatives in maximizing benefits derived from spaces. Frequency use is positively associated with both mental 0.272, 0.002) 0.409, 0.001). Surprisingly, demonstrates negative impact −0.166, 0.002), which requires further study. obtained need an integrated approach to studying relationship between environment population health.

Language: Английский

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Drivers of Nature Engagement in Urban Green Spaces: Prospects for Healthier Cities

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 128825 - 128825

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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