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作者

Hyun-Young Jin;Youngsang Kwon;Seunghyun Yoo;Da-Hye Yim;Sujin Han

来源

URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING,Vol.57,Issue1,Article 126956

语言

英文

关键字

Abandoned places;Urban greening;Urban regeneration;Wellbeing

作者单位

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea;Smart City Research Center, Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon, 16229, Republic of Korea;Department of Public Health Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea;Korea Foundation for International Healthcare, Seoul, 04533, Republic of Korea;Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea;Smart City Research Center, Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon, 16229, Republic of Korea;Department of Public Health Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea;Korea Foundation for International Healthcare, Seoul, 04533, Republic of Korea

摘要

This study investigates the multidimensional health benefits of revitalizing abandoned urban spaces versus the adverse impact of vacant properties on residents. We examined the city of Daegu, South Korea, which has endeavored to change vacant spaces into small urban farms and community shelters. In the study, in-depth interviews and intercept surveys were conducted with nearby residents. The results show that various problems are caused by abandoned housing and re-appropriating vacant lots has a multidimensional influence on residents’ wellbeing. Resident interview data shows that converting empty houses into community green spaces improved citizens’ mental wellbeing and reduced unfavorable perceptions of abandoned places. The intercept survey also identified positive factors that promote citizens’ mental welfare. In addition, these projects offered residents potential health benefits by promoting physical activity, stress relief, and mutual interaction. For cities experiencing urban shrinking and decline, both in South Korea and in other developed countries, there are considerable opportunities for converting abandoned places into urban green places conducive to promoting citizens’ wellbeing.