Satisfaction Evaluation and Renewal Strategies for Urban Parks Based on the Importance–Performance Analysis: A Case of Shaping Park in Chongqing, China
Publication: Journal of Urban Planning and Development
Volume 150, Issue 2
Abstract
This study addresses the imperative to revitalize aging urban parks to meet the evolving demands of China’s rapidly urbanizing population. Focusing on the Shaping Park in Chongqing, China, as a case study, the research analyses 281 surveys on park satisfaction and employs the importance–performance analysis (IPA) method to interpret the importance and performance values of 30 critical attributes in a four-quadrant satisfaction evaluation map. The findings reveal five major issues in the park and propose five renewal design strategies to accommodate the changing needs of park users, including enhancing access to cultural activities, recreational spaces, and park facilities while considering the significance of high-quality landscapes and natural features. The study reaffirms existing research that underscores the importance of enduring social and cultural values in satisfying contemporary users’ satisfaction. It also highlights the necessity of adapting innovative design principles to evolving user behaviors and demands. The insights gained from this regional Chinese case study can enrich the literature and holds broader implications for park renewal projects on a global scale. Future studies should explore evaluation methods applicable to urban–suburban and wetland parks and subsequently redefine design strategies based on the findings derived from the IPA model.
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Data Availability Statement
Some or all data, models, or codes that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
This paper was made possible through the Humanities and Social Science Research Youth Fund project of the Ministry of Education (23YJC760121); the Science and Technology Research Project of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (KJQN202200553); and the Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (22SKJD063).
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Volume 150 • Issue 2 • June 2024
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Received: Feb 7, 2023
Accepted: Dec 14, 2023
Published online: Apr 4, 2024
Published in print: Jun 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Sep 4, 2024
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- Engineering fundamentals
- Facilities (by type)
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- Population projection
- Practice and Profession
- Recreation
- Recreational facilities
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- Structures (by type)
- Surveying methods
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