Enhancing Social Interaction in Urban Spaces: The Role of Vertical Greening Systems in High-Density Areas
| dc.contributor.author | Shen, Xiaojie | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yang, Feng | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-11-28T12:04:28Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-11-28T12:04:28Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | en |
| dc.description | Game changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024 | en |
| dc.description.abstract | The critical role of nature exposure in fostering prosocial behaviour and social connectedness is wellestablished in existing research, while intensifying urbanization presents growing challenges to the development of the nature in urban areas. The Vertical Greening System (VGS), an innovative approach that conserves land, emerges as a creative solution. However, its potential in enhancing social interactions remains under-explored. To bridge this gap, experiments were conducted to assess the impact of VGS on improving spatial quality, enhancing space attractiveness, and increasing pedestrians' willingness to walk, stay, and engage in social interactions. Results indicate that VGS serve as important visual attractors and significantly enhances the visual attractiveness of urban spaces, leading to improved perceptions of environmental quality. This enhancement positively affects the affective experience of pedestrians, creating a more inviting atmosphere conducive to walk, stay, and socialize. Eye-tracking data shows that green elements serve as important visual attractors, suggesting that their strategic placement in urban design is critical to promoting social interaction. Keywords: Vertical greening system, Environmental perception, Affective experience, Social interaction | |
| dc.description.version | published version | en |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 978-94-64981-82-7 | en |
| dc.identifier.pageNumber | 1814-1825 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14235/2259 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | en |
| dc.publisher | AESOP | en |
| dc.rights | openAccess | en |
| dc.rights.license | CC-BY | en |
| dc.source | Game changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024 | en |
| dc.title | Enhancing Social Interaction in Urban Spaces: The Role of Vertical Greening Systems in High-Density Areas | |
| dc.type | conferenceObject | en |
| dc.type.version | publishedVersion | en |