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Urbani izziv Volume 33, No. 2, December 2022 : 115-126

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UDK: 316.334.56:711.523(680)
doi: 10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2022-33-02-05

 

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Author

Roussetos-Marios Stefanidis

School of Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
marios_stefanidis@hotmail.gr

Alexandros Bartzokas-Tsiompras

School of Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
abartzok@mail.ntua.gr

 

Title

Where to improve pedestrian streetscapes: Prioritizing and mapping street-level walkability interventions in Cape Town’s city centre

 

Abstract

Pedestrian interventions for healthier and more inclusive streetscapes can be powerful mechanisms to increase the safety and comfort of walking in African cities. This article proposes a multiscale walkability analysis approach to identify both suitable streets for pedestrian travel and problematic areas requiring small-scale improvements (e.g., pavement repairs, building maintenance, streetlights, and public seating). We applied a GIS-based framework to the central urban area of Cape Town, South Africa, which presents complex social and environmental challenges. For each street-and-crossing segment, a virtual pedestrian streetscape audit tool was used to collect micro- and mesoscale environmental indicators and assess the quality of public space. This composite street-level assessment tool was weighted with a space syntax analysis indicator (i.e., spatial integration) to detect the network’s most interconnected and high-priority pathways. The Jenks natural breaks classification algorithm was used to classify scores for each segment, which ultimately found that the highest-priority streets for redevelopment are clustered in Bo-Kaap, a relatively disadvantaged, multicultural, and hilly district on Cape Town’s west side. Policy recommendations are evaluated to increase the quality of the urban environment and the city’s overall attractiveness to pedestrians. The proposed methodology facilitates more effective place management and classifies the city’s needs in improvements, minimizing both time and budget costs.

 

Key Words

walkability, pedestrian mobility, built environment, Google Street View, Cape Town

 

 

 

PUBLISHER

Urbanistični inštitut RS
Urbani izziv - Editorial Board
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ISSN

Print edition: 0353-6483
Web edition: 1855-8399
Professional edition: 2232-481X

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SCImago Journal & Country Rank

1.7
2021CiteScore
 
88th percentile
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