Preference, restorativeness and perceived environmental quality of small urban spaces

• Esther Lorenzo ^[1] ; José A. Corraliza ^[1] ; Silvia Collado ^[2] ; Verónica Sevillano ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

     Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

     Madrid, España

     
  2. [2] Universidad de Zaragoza

     Universidad de Zaragoza

     Zaragoza, España

     
• Localización: PsyEcology: Bilingual Journal of Environmental Psychology / Revista Bilingüe de Psicología Ambiental, ISSN-e 1989-9386, ISSN 2171-1976, Vol. 7, Nº. 2, 2016, págs. 152-177
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1080/21711976.2016.1149985
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Preferencia, restauración y calidad ambiental percibida en plazas urbanas
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  • español

    Este estudio evalúa el papel de las pequeñas plazas urbanas como espacios restauradores en entornos urbanos de alta densidad. Se recoge información sobre la preferencia, cantidad y diversidad de vegetación, restauración percibida y calidad ambiental percibida en nueve plazas de la almendra central de Madrid (N = 537 participantes entrevistados in situ). Los resultados muestran que la preferencia está relacionada con la cantidad de vegetación, la restauración percibida y la calidad ambiental percibida del lugar. Además el efecto de la restauración percibida está determinado por la vegetación percibida y la interacción social. Los beneficios del papel restaurador de las pequeñas plazas urbanas podrían contemplarse en su diseño incluyendo elementos vegetales y equipamiento adecuado y, en general, poniendo en valor estos espacios dentro de la infraestructura verde de las grandes ciudades.

  • English

    The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of small urban spaces (or pocket parks) in cities as an opportunity to access nature and restorativeness. The study was performed in nine squares located in the central zone of the city of Madrid. A total of 537 people were interviewed in situ about their preferences, as well as the perceived quality and environmental restorativeness of these places. The results show that preference is influenced by the amount of vegetation and perceived restorativeness, and that restorativeness in turn is determined by perceived vegetation and social interaction. The benefits of this restorative role should be considered when designing small urban squares, taking care to include plants and vegetation as well as appropriate equipment, and making these spaces a valuable element within the green infrastructure of major cities.

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