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From concept to action: active mobility cards for collective spaces in block-system urban neighborhoods

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Active mobility is essential for creating sustainable, healthy, and inclusive urban neighborhoods. This article explores how collective spaces in block-system neighborhoods can support active mobility in daily life. It employs a qualitative, structured methodology, combining a refined keyword-based literature review and snowballing technique to identify design principles and related urban strategies. Each strategy builds on established urban design models to ensure theoretical and practical relevance. The study synthesizes the findings into illustrated Active Mobility Cards, offering actionable guidance for planners, designers, and decision makers. Results highlight that when collective spaces prioritize connectivity, safety, comfort, social engagement and inclusivity, they promote walking and cycling, reduce car dependency, and strengthen neighborhood ties. The article concludes that integrating these principles and strategies into neighborhood planning can help transform collective spaces into vibrant, flexible, and resilient environments, advancing public health, social equity, and environmental sustainability, and contributing to more livable communities.

Source: Ain Shams Engineering Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103771

Author: Rowaida Rashed

Institution: Ain Shams University

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200