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Introduction to Space Syntax in Urban Studies.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: van Nes, Akkelies.
Other Authors: Yamu, Claudia.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • The Need for a Textbook on Space Syntax
  • In Brief: What Is Space Syntax?
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • Further Credits
  • Sponsors
  • Endorsement
  • Contents
  • 1 Established Urban Research Traditions and the Platform for Space Syntax
  • Abstract
  • 1.1 Space and Human Activities
  • 1.2 Established Traditions for the Physical Form of Cities
  • 1.2.1 Urban Morphology Tradition
  • 1.2.2 Place Phenomenological Tradition
  • 1.2.3 Urban (Street) Network Tradition
  • 1.3 The Platform for Space Syntax: Definitions of Urban Space
  • 1.3.1 Intrinsic Properties of Urban Space
  • 1.3.2 Extrinsic Properties of Space
  • 1.4 Conclusions
  • 1.5 Exercises
  • 1.6 Answers
  • References
  • Further Readings
  • 2 Analysing Linear Spatial Relationships: The Measures of Connectivity, Integration, and Choice
  • Abstract
  • 2.1 The Linear Urban Space
  • 2.2 Connectivity
  • 2.2.1 One-Step Analysis
  • 2.2.2 Two-Step Analysis
  • 2.2.3 Three-Step and N-Step or Point-Depth Analyses
  • 2.3 Global Axial Integration Analysis
  • 2.3.1 The Mathematical Formulas for Calculating Global Integration
  • 2.3.2 Global Spatial Integration and Segregation
  • 2.4 Local Integration Analysis
  • 2.5 Angular Segment Analysis
  • 2.5.1 Radii Used in Segment Analysis
  • 2.5.2 Angular Choice: Main Routes Through Cities and Regions
  • 2.5.3 Angular (Segment) Integration: The Location of Urban Centres
  • 2.5.4 A More Elaborate Explanation for How to Calculate Angular (Segment) Integration and Choice
  • 2.5.5 Normalising Angular Integration and Angular Choice Values: NAIN and NACH
  • 2.6 Four-Pointed Star Model
  • 2.7 The Use of Scatterplots
  • 2.8 Conclusions: Common Errors and Mistakes When Analysing Linear Urban Space
  • 2.9 Exercises
  • References
  • Further Readings
  • 3 Orientation and Wayfinding: Measuring Visibility
  • Abstract
  • 3.1 Isovist Analyses.
  • 3.2 Visual Graph Analysis
  • 3.3 All-Line Axial Analysis
  • 3.4 Agent-Based Modelling
  • 3.5 Conclusion: Some Common Errors to Be Aware Of
  • 3.6 Exercises
  • 3.7 Answers
  • References
  • Further Readings
  • 4 Private and Public Space: Analysing Spatial Relationships Between Buildings and Streets
  • Abstract
  • 4.1 Introduction to Natural Surveillance and Urban Liveliness
  • 4.2 Constitutedness and Unconstitutedness
  • 4.3 Intervisibility and Density of Entrances and Windows to Streets
  • 4.4 The Topological Depth Between Private and Public Space
  • 4.5 Combination of Micro and Macro-spatial Measurements
  • 4.6 Conclusion
  • 4.7 Exercises
  • 4.8 Answers
  • References
  • Further Readings
  • 5 Empirical Data Collection and Analysis, and Connecting Data with Space Syntax
  • Abstract
  • 5.1 Linking Space Syntax Analyses to Empirical Data on Human Activities
  • 5.2 Observation Techniques
  • 5.2.1 Pedestrian, Car, and Bicycle Movement Flows: Gate Counts
  • 5.2.2 Stationary Activities: Snapshots
  • 5.2.3 Pedestrian Routes (Traces): Pedestrian Following
  • 5.2.4 General Movement Traces
  • 5.2.5 Ethnographic Observations: The Walking with Video Approach
  • 5.2.6 Phenotypological Registration on Site
  • 5.3 Map-Based Surveying
  • 5.4 In-Depth Interviews
  • 5.5 Secondary Data
  • 5.6 Coding: Analysing Qualitative Data
  • 5.7 Statistics: Analysing Quantitative Data
  • 5.7.1 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • 5.7.2 Pie Graph, Bar Graph, and Line Graph.
  • 5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3 Scatterplot and Correlation Coefficient5.7.3
  • 5.8 Aggregations and Additive Weighted Combinations of Space Syntax Results with Other Methods Through GIS
  • 5.9 Conclusions
  • 5.10 Exercises
  • References
  • Further Readings
  • 6 Theoretical Representations of the Built Environment
  • Abstract
  • 6.1 Generalisations on Urban Space and Society
  • 6.2 Two Established Research Traditions-Positivism and Hermeneutics
  • 6.3 Space Syntax's Positivistic Explanatory Models
  • 6.3.1 The Theory of Spatial Combinatorics
  • 6.3.2 The Theory of the Natural Movement Economic Process
  • 6.3.3 The Theory of the Natural Urban Transformation Process
  • 6.3.4 How Space Syntax Allows Theory Building in Line with the Positivism Tradition
  • 6.4 Space Syntax's Hermeneutic Explanatory Models
  • 6.5 Conjunctions and Disjunctions of a Phenomenon
  • 6.6 Research Connected to Space Syntax in the Positivism and Hermeneutic Traditions
  • 6.6.1 Three Spatial Parameters for Urban Centrality
  • 6.6.2 Economic and Cultural Aspects Related to Urban Centrality
  • 6.6.3 Dealing with Understandings: Context-Dependent Space Syntax Research in Line with the Hermeneutic Tradition
  • 6.6.3.1 Space and Crime
  • 6.6.3.2 Space and Social Integration Versus Social Segregation
  • 6.6.3.3 Space and Gender
  • 6.6.3.4 Space and Cultures
  • 6.6.3.5 Space and Political and Ethnic Conflicts.
  • 6.7 Context-Dependence: How Space Syntax Theories Can Be Distorted
  • 6.8 A Significant Piece Towards a Comprehensive Theory on the Built Environment
  • 6.9 Epilogue: A Thought Experiment for the Sustainable City Debate
  • 6.9.1 Describing Compactness with Space Syntax
  • 6.9.2 The Street-Building Interface and Its Impact on Street Life and Safety
  • 6.9.3 Spatial Structure, Configuration, and Sustainability
  • 6.10 Exercises
  • 6.11 Answers
  • References
  • Further Readings
  • 7 Space Syntax Applied in Urban Practice
  • Abstract
  • 7.1 From Theory to Practice-The "What Happens if…" Relationship
  • 7.2 Spatial Principles for Designing Vital and Safe Public Realms
  • 7.3 Learning from Past Errors
  • 7.4 Examples from Practice
  • 7.4.1 Public Realm Design for Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom
  • 7.4.2 Evaluating a New Road Connection Through the City of Leiden, the Netherlands
  • 7.4.3 The Densification Strategy Plan for Bergen Municipality in Norway
  • 7.4.4 Regional Strategic Plan for North Holland, the Netherlands
  • 7.5 Conclusion
  • 7.6 Exercises
  • 7.7 Answers
  • References
  • Further Readings
  • Index.

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