Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20241013222733

Navigating Urban Space: Unveiling Patterns in Walking Routes through Space Syntax in Kypseli Neighborhood (Athens)

Kyriakidis Charalampos ; National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechneiou Street, 15780 Zografos, Athens, Greece *
Apostolopoulos Konstantinos ; National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechneiou Street, 15780 Zografos, Athens, Greece
Papadima Anna ; National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechneiou Street, 15780 Zografos, Athens, Greece
Sideris Athanasios ; National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechneiou Street, 15780 Zografos, Athens, Greece
Potsiou Chryssy ; National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechneiou Street, 15780 Zografos, Athens, Greece
Bakogiannis Efthimios ; National Technical University of Athens, 9, Iroon Polytechneiou Street, 15780 Zografos, Athens, Greece

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

This paper explores pedestrian mobility patterns in Kypseli, a dense and socio-economically diverse neighborhood in Athens, Greece, that it is considered as a typical Greek residential area, in terms of its built environment and road network characteristics. The research method included crowdsourced geospatial data overlayed on cadastral maps, and semi-structured interviews with residents and visitors to understand the routes they usually take, the routes they could take, and the routes they would like to take. The study also applied space syntax analysis, using angular integration and choice tools, to assess how the urban layout impacts the pedestrian flow. Findings showed that the walking routes are primarily influenced by safety, accessibility, and pavement width, with well-connected streets and streets with intense mixed land-use. The study highlights the importance of urban design and land management in promoting the perceived walkability. It also recommends enhancing pedestrian spaces to create more sustainable, livable, and socially inclusive cities to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 SDG 11.

Keywords

Athens; crowdsourcing; SDGs; semi-structured interviews; space syntax; sustainable mobility planning

Hrčak ID:

322677

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/322677

Publication date:

30.12.2024.

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