Environmental press of urban greenspace pre-post Covid on older adults

A big data study in metropolitan Atlanta

Datos Bibliográficos

ID22892811
AutoresPai Liu (0000-0002-7396-3751, Dalian University of Technology), Yang Song (0000-0003-2734-9838, Texas A&M University), Qingjun Zou (Dalian University of Technology), Jian Tang (0000-0002-8283-1961), Tang Jian (0000-0002-8596-732X, Dalian University of Technology, autor de correspondencia), Jessica Fernandez (0000-0003-0047-9659, University of Georgia)
Año2024
Volumen145
Páginas104733
Fecha de publicación2024-02-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaCities (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0264-2751 • E-ISSN: 1873-6084
EditorialElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.cities.2023.104733
OpenAlexW4389594094
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas6
Referencias citadas28

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) impacted the use of urban green spaces. For older adults who are vulnerable to environmental press, there were more concerns with being outside after COVID-19, especially in metropolitan areas with a high population density. Reframing urban greenspaces to encourage older adults to spend time outdoors requires further consideration. Using block groups and park POI data from the Atlanta metropolitan area retrieved from SafeGraph, this study assesses the types of urban greens spaces that fit the needs of older adults pre and post COVID-19 and how park features influenced their use of the parks. The results indicate a high decrease in park visitation after COVID-19 for visitors from block groups with a higher aging population. The preferences of older adults visiting urban greenspaces changed from small scale parks pre-pandemic to large scale parks post start of the pandemic. Park visitations of older adults were impacted by park sizes, locations, environmental variables, and park features, which contribute to the shift of environmental press. Paths and trails are the primary park feature attracting older adults pre-post COVID-19. Findings can inform future design and research of urban greenspaces accommodating the competence of older adults.

Archaeology · Atlanta · Cognitive reframing · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) · Disease · Environmental health · Geography · Infectious disease (medical specialty) · Metropolitan area · Pandemic · Population · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Medicine · Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Gerontology