Ka Yan Leung

Biographic Data

ID6010609
NAMEKa Yan Leung
GIVEN NAMESKa Yan
FAMILY NAMELeung
SIGNATURELEUNG K Y
AFFILIATIONSThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
ORCID0009-0006-6684-2675
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS2
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR2
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Tranquillity amidst the bustle

    Open AccessXia Bi, Yishui Fang et al.ARTICLEUrban Studies2026References: 32

    The prevailing paradigm in urban public open space (POS) design emphasises fostering social interaction; it overlooks the equally critical need for urban solitude, secrecy and privacy. In this study, we aim to address this gap by contextualising positive solitude (PS) in POSs within high-density urban environments and examining the spatial conditions that shape these experiences, using Hong Kong as a case study. Empirical research methods, includ…

  • How public open spaces co-construct solitary experiences in densely populated urban environments

    Open AccessXia Bi, Izzy Yi Jian et al.ARTICLEHealth & Place2025References: 3

    Loneliness in high-density cities is increasingly being recognised as a public health crisis, but the role of built environments in shaping the feelings of loneliness and solitary experiences remains underexplored. This study investigates how socio-material networks in Hong Kong's public open spaces (POSs) co-construct solitary experiences and contribute to emotional well-being. Using a mixed-methods approach, including individual-centred behavio…