The Impact Of Walkways and Open Spaces on Promoting Sustainable Pattern of Life in the Campus Case Study Of Mahlia Girls' Campus Jazan University , Saudi Arabia
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: The term "University Campus" defines an institutional place that is usedfor education as the primary activity for a large number of students and staff, thephysical environment of a campus includes buildings, open spaces and all theessential infrastructures needed to function effectively .The concept of‘Walkability’ provides an important principle of sustainability in such places, thequality of campus environment in terms of walkways and open spaces haspositive influence on ‘Walkability’. The quality of which the built environmentenables the mobility of pedestrians define it's walkability .This study examinesthe impact of walkways and open spaces on walkability in Mahlia Girls' Campusof Jazan University. The author investigated the existing conditions of the campusand their impact on creating a sustainable pattern of life .The research methodsapplied a mix of methods: a walkability audit tool to record data of physical builtenvironment elements was developed and tested, a questionnaire and directobservation. The resulting data were statistically analysed. The results obtainedwere supported by graphical illustrations prepared by the author. The researchfound certain physical infrastructure challenges that influence female students andstaff willingness to walk. Results emphasis major factors such as landscape ,width and connectivity of the walkway ,weather protection and shading ,appropriate urban furniture for activities such as seating and places forrefreshment .The conclusions are summarized to provide design guidelines for theimprovement and enhancement of existing conditions.
Source: MSA Engineering Journal
Author: MUNA AHMED
Institution: Jazan University
Language: English
Subfield: Transportation
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Jazan University
OpenAlex ID: W4361008774