Wang Yin, Sun Yinan, Sun Yihao, He Ting
School of Art and Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China.
School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Front Psychol. 2024 Apr 11;15:1354236. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1354236. eCollection 2024.
This study delves into the spatial preferences of children for play spaces within high-density urban block environments, specifically targeting the area of Baihua Second Road in Shenzhen, China.
Recognizing the critical role of play in children's development, and the unique challenges posed by dense urban settings, this research employs multiclass logistic regression models and negative binomial regression models to construct a detailed mathematical analysis of neighborhood spatial elements and children's play space preferences. Data was meticulously gathered through both objective observations of 14 different types of spaces within the block, and subjective assessments via children's responses to a series of environment photos, capturing the essence of over 3,000 child participants' interactions and choices.
Key findings reveal a pronounced preference among children for soft facility features and visually appealing spatial experiences, suggesting a nuanced understanding of play space needs beyond traditional playground designs. Notably, the study identifies that while cartoon-style designs in play facilities might increase moderate attractiveness, ordinary designs hold broader appeal, indicating a preference for diversity in play space aesthetics. These insights offer profound implications for urban planners and designers, advocating for a child-centered approach in the creation of urban play environments that prioritize aesthetic diversity, and the integration of natural elements.
Moreover, the study situates Baihua Second Road as a paradigmatic case, illustrating the methodology and analytical framework applied in addressing the complex interplay between children's play preferences and urban spatial configurations. By incorporating a comprehensive data-driven analysis, this research contributes significantly to the discourse on child-friendly urban design, offering valuable strategies for cultivating inclusive and engaging urban play spaces for children amidst the constraints of high-density city living.
本研究深入探讨了儿童在高密度城市街区环境中对游乐空间的空间偏好，具体以中国深圳百花二路地区为研究对象。
认识到玩耍在儿童发展中的关键作用以及密集城市环境带来的独特挑战，本研究采用多分类逻辑回归模型和负二项回归模型，对邻里空间要素和儿童游乐空间偏好进行详细的数学分析。通过对街区内14种不同类型空间的客观观察以及儿童对一系列环境照片的主观评估，精心收集数据，捕捉了3000多名儿童参与者的互动和选择的精髓。
主要研究结果表明，儿童明显偏好柔软设施特征和视觉上吸引人的空间体验，这表明对游乐空间需求的理解比传统操场设计更为细致入微。值得注意的是，研究发现，虽然游乐设施中的卡通风格设计可能会增加一定的吸引力，但普通设计具有更广泛的吸引力，这表明在游乐空间美学方面更倾向于多样性。这些见解对城市规划者和设计师具有深远的启示意义，倡导在创建城市游乐环境时采用以儿童为中心的方法，优先考虑美学多样性和自然元素的融合。
此外，该研究将百花二路作为一个典型案例，阐述了在解决儿童游乐偏好与城市空间配置之间复杂相互作用时所应用的方法和分析框架。通过纳入全面的数据驱动分析，本研究为儿童友好型城市设计的讨论做出了重大贡献，为在高密度城市生活的限制下为儿童培育包容且引人入胜的城市游乐空间提供了有价值的策略。
