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Pedestrian access to transit in evolution: unfolding the spatialization of rapid-transit planning

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: This article retraces the impact of evolving hegemonic rapid transit planning and design strategies on pedestrian integration between stations and neighbourhoods, using Hong Kong as a longitudinal case. Mixed-methods research, triangulating documentary analysis, spatial analysis, and in-depth interviews, identified six typologies across three historical phases. The findings demonstrate that pedestrian access to transit is spatially heterogeneous, shaping the evolution of the station area from a connecting structure into an interconnecting infrastructure. Unfolding the historical interplay of hegemonic forces in the production of pedestrian spaces, this study innovatively bridges the research gap between planning policies and fine-grained urban design features.

Source: Journal of Urban Design

DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2022.2091984

Authors: Caterina Villani, Gianni Talamini, Charlie Qiuli Xue

Institutions: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funders: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University