Study on the Satisfaction of the Elderly Using Public Facilities in Seaside City Hydrophilic Park -Focused on Busan Samrak Ecological Park-
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The hydrophilic park can represent the ecological landscape characteristics of the city and is also the main place for leisure activities of the city residents.Hydrophilic parks can enrich urban functions, expand urban space, improve urban ecology, improve the living environment of citizens, and have a positive and comfortable impact on the psychological changes of citizens and tourists.Elderly's satisfaction with water-friendly parks represents their recognition of urban civilization.It is of great significance to study the use satisfaction of public facilities in hydrophilic parks for the design and improvement of public facilities.In order for the elderly to experience the tourism value of Samrak Ecological Park, it is necessary to understand the current situation of public facilities, understand the needs of the elderly, and consider improving the existing public facilities.In this study, 12 evaluation indexes were established to study the elderly's satisfaction with public facilities in Samrak Ecological Park.Through field investigation, questionnaire survey and interview, the main problems that should be paid attention to in improving the satisfaction of the elderly are clarified.According to these problems, this study puts forward nine specific measures to improve public facilities in Samrak Ecological Park suitable for the elderly: 1) facilities development suitable for the elderly with digital technology; 2) Development of a sign system (sign board) that is easy for the elderly to read; 3) Increase the number of rest facilities to improve comfort; 4) Accessibility of health and sports facilities; 5) Improve night lighting facilities; 6) Improve the safety of walking environment; 7) Improve the cleanliness of the park; 8) Increase the maintenance frequency of public facilities; 9) Public facilities need to be designed with colors and colors suitable for the elderly.This study takes into account the weakening of the elderly's physical and mental abilities, and does not
Institution: Pukyong National University
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4385397485