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http://dx.doi.org/10.9715/KILA.2014.42.6.111

An Analysis of Design Elements and Satisfaction on the Usability of City Squares - Focused on Gwanghwamun Square and Geumbit Square -  

Choi, Yun Eui (Dept. of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Graduate School, Korea University)
Chon, Jinhyung (Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University)
Lee, Jung A (Dept. of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland)
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Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture / v.42, no.6, 2014 , pp. 111-123 More about this Journal
Abstract
The city square is an important public open space for people. Being used for various activities, such as community gatherings, open markets, concerts, political rallies, and other events, many types of city squares are represented in a city. Nevertheless, most city squares are planned uniformly, lacking consideration for visitor behavior and use satisfaction. The study investigated the design factors and subcomponents influencing user satisfaction with different types of city squares. This study focused on the general city square in Seoul, including the grand public place (i.e. Gwanghwamun Square) and the neighborhood park (i.e. Geumbit Square). The data were analyzed using factor analysis, linear regression and fuzzy theory. The results of the study are as follows: first, five design factors of satisfaction with city squares are identified (Amenity, Usability, Spatial components, Culture, and Comfortableness). Second, Amenity, Comfortableness, and spatial components significantly affect user satisfaction with Gwanghwamun in that order. On the other hand, in Geumbit Square, Comfortableness, Amenity, Usability and Spatial components affect user satisfaction in a significant way, in that order. Third, cleanliness, a subcomponent of amenity, was ranked highest using the fuzzy theory function for satisfaction with Gwanghwamun Square. Otherwise, the prevalence of plants was ranked the highest on the Geumbit Square survey. The study compared design factors influencing satisfaction in the public grand place and the neighborhood park. The results have implications for designing and planning city squares to the satisfaction of their visitors.
Keywords
Amenity; Comfortableness; Usability; Culture; Fuzzy Theory;
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