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Modelling and Visualising Composite Walkability Index Integrated with Outdoor Thermal Comfort
Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies ; Walking, as an active travel mode, is the most fundamental transportation for people, which is related to increased physical activity, and also reduced car dependency. When people choose to walk as a daily activity, it is proven to positively affect health, air quality, transportation system, and sustainability. However, there are also negative factors in cities where walking behavior cannot be adopted by people, such as slopes, permanent or temporary obstacles, and especially climatic conditions. Therefore, this study investigates the degree and direction of walkability under extreme temperatures and precipitation, which affect the city of Münster the most. This study models a composite walkability index integrated with outdoor thermal comfort indicators at macro and micro scales and evaluates this index in Münster as a case study. Therefore, with the in-depth literature review and Analytic Hierarchy Process method, indicators and weightings that feed the composite walkability index in the context of the city of Münster were obtained. The resulting walkability index was evaluated as factors such as landmarks, street connectivity, presence of barriers, public transportation, and urban furniture significantly affecting walkability in the city of Münster. As a result, based on the Pearson Correlation results of the composite walkability index produced for the city of Münster, it was concluded that the precipitation factor did not significantly affect the walkability scores, but that there was a decrease in the walkability scores on a street level basis with the increase in temperature values. Therefore, the specific walkability values obtained within the scope of Scenario I and Scenario II will provide a preliminary step in the analysis and implementation phase for both residents and decision makers such as urban planners and architects.
Modelling and Visualising Composite Walkability Index Integrated with Outdoor Thermal Comfort
Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies ; Walking, as an active travel mode, is the most fundamental transportation for people, which is related to increased physical activity, and also reduced car dependency. When people choose to walk as a daily activity, it is proven to positively affect health, air quality, transportation system, and sustainability. However, there are also negative factors in cities where walking behavior cannot be adopted by people, such as slopes, permanent or temporary obstacles, and especially climatic conditions. Therefore, this study investigates the degree and direction of walkability under extreme temperatures and precipitation, which affect the city of Münster the most. This study models a composite walkability index integrated with outdoor thermal comfort indicators at macro and micro scales and evaluates this index in Münster as a case study. Therefore, with the in-depth literature review and Analytic Hierarchy Process method, indicators and weightings that feed the composite walkability index in the context of the city of Münster were obtained. The resulting walkability index was evaluated as factors such as landmarks, street connectivity, presence of barriers, public transportation, and urban furniture significantly affecting walkability in the city of Münster. As a result, based on the Pearson Correlation results of the composite walkability index produced for the city of Münster, it was concluded that the precipitation factor did not significantly affect the walkability scores, but that there was a decrease in the walkability scores on a street level basis with the increase in temperature values. Therefore, the specific walkability values obtained within the scope of Scenario I and Scenario II will provide a preliminary step in the analysis and implementation phase for both residents and decision makers such as urban planners and architects.
Modelling and Visualising Composite Walkability Index Integrated with Outdoor Thermal Comfort
Çöze, Safak (Autor:in) / Kray, Christian / Oktay, Simge Özdal / Painho, Marco Octávio Trindade
05.03.2025
203924843
Hochschulschrift
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
DDC:
710
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