Urban planning and quality of life: A review of pathways linking the built environment to subjective well-being
In light of the rapid global urbanization, providing a better quality of life in cities is becoming an increasingly critical issue for urban planning. However, the links between the built environment and subjective well-being are not sufficiently understood. This paper reviews the evidence on the range of pathways linking the built environment to subjective well-being. Seven potential pathways are identified and reviewed: (1) travel, (2) leisure, (3) work, (4) social relationships, (5) residential well-being, (6) emotional responses, and (7) health. Based on this knowledge, the paper presents an overview of strategies for improving subjective well-being through urban planning. Among others, proposed strategies are to: enhance conditions for active travel; improve public transport while restricting cars; provide easy access to facilities and services; develop or steer technology and emerging mobility options to improve inclusiveness and quality of life for different groups; integrate various forms of urban nature as much as possible; provide accessible, inclusive public spaces and communal spaces; maintain upkeep and order in urban space, vegetation, and transport systems; implement noise reduction strategies; develop aesthetically pleasing buildings and public spaces based on residents' needs and preferences; and reduce socio-spatial inequalities while providing support for housing and transport for vulnerable groups.
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Supplemental Notes:
- © 2021 Kostas Mouratidis.
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Authors:
- Mouratidis, Kostas
- Publication Date: 2021-8
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 103229
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Serial:
- Cities
- Volume: 115
- Issue Number: 0
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 0264-2751
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02642751
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Accessibility; Built environment; City planning; Equity; Literature reviews; Livability; Mobility; Quality of life; Urban areas
- Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01774911
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jun 24 2021 4:40PM