Research
Perceived Impact of Meteorological Conditions on the Use of Public Space in Winter Settlements
Agneta Larsson, David Chapman · 2020
Summary
A comparative survey of 361 residents in Scandinavia and Canada examining how winter weather and surface conditions influence the perceived attractiveness and use of public outdoor spaces. The study identifies sunlight and snow-covered environments as positive factors, while slush, ice, rain and darkness are major barriers, highlighting the importance of surface conditions, drainage and lighting in winter-sensitive urban design.
- Topics
- Planning & DesignMaintenance & OperationsBehaviour & Mobility ManagementHealth, Safety & Wellbeing
- Target audience
- PoliticiansPolicy makersUrban plannersMaintenance
- Conditions
- WinterSnowyIcySlushyColdWetDark
- Population group
- Adults
- Countries
- CanadaSweden
- Language
- English
- Access
- Open access
- License
- CC BY 4.0
- DOI
- 10.1007/s00484-019-01852-5
- Organisations
- Luleå University of Technology · Publisher
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