Investigation and Analysis of Urban Spatial Structure around the Train Stations in Kitakyushu by Using Space Syntax and GIS
ABSTRACT
Although many methods of spatial analysis have been developed for a better understanding and modelling of urban space analysis, there is still a need for exploration of new analytical techniques for modelling urban spaces. Space Syntax models the spatial configurations of urban spaces by using a connectivity graph representation. Such a configuration of space identifies patterns that can be used to study urban structures and human behaviors. This paper tries to present a new methodology to investigate the urban spatial structure by using Space Syntax with the GIS information including land use, buildings’ characteristics and practical evaluations of the potential of the Space Syntax approach with GIS and multivariate analysis technique. Finally we try to offer some recommendations that attempt to improve the identified problems faced in Kitakyushu, Japan.
Although many methods of spatial analysis have been developed for a better understanding and modelling of urban space analysis, there is still a need for exploration of new analytical techniques for modelling urban spaces. Space Syntax models the spatial configurations of urban spaces by using a connectivity graph representation. Such a configuration of space identifies patterns that can be used to study urban structures and human behaviors. This paper tries to present a new methodology to investigate the urban spatial structure by using Space Syntax with the GIS information including land use, buildings’ characteristics and practical evaluations of the potential of the Space Syntax approach with GIS and multivariate analysis technique. Finally we try to offer some recommendations that attempt to improve the identified problems faced in Kitakyushu, Japan.
Cite this paper
Liu, J. , Wu, D. , Hidetosi, F. and Gao, W. (2015) Investigation and Analysis of Urban Spatial Structure around the Train Stations in Kitakyushu by Using Space Syntax and GIS. Open Journal of Civil Engineering, 5, 97-108. doi: 10.4236/ojce.2015.51010.
Liu, J. , Wu, D. , Hidetosi, F. and Gao, W. (2015) Investigation and Analysis of Urban Spatial Structure around the Train Stations in Kitakyushu by Using Space Syntax and GIS. Open Journal of Civil Engineering, 5, 97-108. doi: 10.4236/ojce.2015.51010.
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263514000594
[1] Hillier, B. (2001) A Theory of the City as Object. Proceedings 3rd Space Syntax International Symposium, Atlanta, 02. [2] Talav Era, R. (2012) Improving Pedestrian Accessibility to Public Space through Space Syntax Analysis. Proceedings: Eighth International Space Syntax Symposium, PUC, Santiago, Paper ref # 8223. [3] Jiang, B., Claramunt, C. and Klarqvist, B. (2000) Integration of Space Syntax into GIS for Modelling Urban Spaces. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 2, 161-171. [4] Kim, H.-K. and Sohn, D.W. (2002) An Analysis of the Relationship between Land Use Density of Office Buildings and Urban Street Configuration: Case Studies of Two Areas in Seoul by Space Syntax Analysis. Cities, 19, 409-418.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0264-2751(02)00071-9 [5] Önder, D.E. and Gigi, Y. (2010) Reading Urban Spaces by the Space-Syntax Method: A Proposal for the South Hali Region. Cities, 27, 260-227.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2009.12.006 [6] van der Hoeven, F. and van Nes, A. (2014) Improving the Design of Urban Underground Space in Metro Stations Using the Space Syntax Methodology. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 40, 64-74.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2013.09.007 [7] Mahmoud, A.H. (2014) Planting Design for Urban Parks: Space Syntax as a Landscape Design Assessment Tool.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263514000594