Changes of School Travel During Shantytown Redevelopment
Evidence from Heze, China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3776027 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hao Chao (0009-0007-7731-5982, Xiamen University), Xinlin Ma (0000-0003-4894-3297, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Yuhang Wang (0009-0008-9915-9121, Xiamen University), H Kong (0000-0001-6048-9440, Xiamen University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 115 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1-24 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Annals of the American Association of Geographers (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2469-4452 • E-ISSN: 2469-4460 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/24694452.2025.2522845 |
| OpenAlex | W4412403069 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 42 |
Urban renewal significantly alters the built environment and triggers residential relocation, leading to profound life changes for residents compelled to relocate. Changes in students’ travel are a significant consequence of these transformations, but have rarely been thoroughly examined. This study examines the school travel changes in Heze, where China’s most intensive shantytown redevelopment started from 2016 to 2018. A community survey of 614 valid questionnaires and traffic simulations were used to analyze school travel patterns, and a generalized linear model was employed to identify factors influencing commuting time. The results indicate that commuting distance and time temporarily increased during the shantytown redevelopment but significantly decreased after resettlement. In addition, after redevelopment, commuting patterns became more efficient, with a notable increase in independent commuting and active commuting modes. Regarding impacting factors, the number of relocations, relocation distances, and duration at temporary residences significantly influenced commuting times, and revealed spatial evolution mechanisms. Additionally, the number of commuting children and family educational backgrounds positively correlated with commuting times, whereas family career backgrounds had a negative correlation. This study highlights the progressive impact of shantytown redevelopment on school travel and provides important insights for policymakers and urban planners to optimize urban renewal strategies
Archaeology · China · Economic geography · Environmental planning · Geography · Political science · Redevelopment · Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
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