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Residents’ Spatial Perceptions of Urban Gardens Based on Soundscape and Landscape Differences

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  • Zheng Zhao

    (College of Tourism, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China)

  • Yanbin Wang

    (Economic Development Research Center, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing 100714, China)

  • Yilei Hou

    (School of Economics and Management, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China)

Abstract

In this study, four types of urban gardens, namely modern commercial, cultural heritage, historical preservation, and natural and ecological areas, were comprehensively described and analyzed based on soundscape and landscape differences, and a multinomial logit model was used to explore potential influencing factors shaping residents’ preferences regarding urban gardens. The results suggest that variations in soundscape are closely related to the characteristics of the garden areas and the timing of residents’ activities; the noise level measurements at different observation points varied considerably according to the time of day and displayed different trends. Residents strongly preferred natural sounds, and traffic noise was the most disliked category of sound. Further, a negative correlation was found between residents’ subjective perception of loudness and the favorability of the area, while a clear positive correlation existed between the degree of favorability and the degree of landscape-soundscape coordination. Regarding landscape differences, residents generally preferred urban gardens without artificial transformation and prioritized the maintenance of natural landscaping and the historical and cultural heritage of urban gardens. In particular, residents’ preferences reflected the trade-offs between natural and artificial forms of urban gardens. These results offer useful information for planners, developers, and governmental organizations related to urban gardens by providing data to design urban gardens with increased practical value and natural benefits.

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  • Zheng Zhao & Yanbin Wang & Yilei Hou, 2020. "Residents’ Spatial Perceptions of Urban Gardens Based on Soundscape and Landscape Differences," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(17), pages 1-21, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:17:p:6809-:d:402389
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    1. Yanlong Guo & Ke Wang & Han Zhang & Zuoqing Jiang, 2022. "Soundscape Perception Preference in an Urban Forest Park: Evidence from Moon Island Forest Park in Lu’an City," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(23), pages 1-15, December.
    2. Su Wang & Huaidong He & Fulong Li & Qingqing Xiao, 2023. "A Study on the Soundscape of Underground Commercial Space in Lu’an City and Hefei City, China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-17, January.
    3. Aggelos Tsaligopoulos & Stella Sofia Kyvelou & Michalis Chiotinis & Aimilia Karapostoli & Eleftheria E. Klontza & Demetris F. Lekkas & Yiannis G. Matsinos, 2022. "The Sound of a Circular City: Towards a Circularity-Driven Quietness," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-22, September.
    4. Francesc Fusté-Forné & Maria Fusté Forné, 2021. "Urban Gardens as Sustainable Attractions for Children in Family Tourism," Resources, MDPI, vol. 10(11), pages 1-11, November.
    5. Marina Eirini Stamatiadou & Iordanis Thoidis & Nikolaos Vryzas & Lazaros Vrysis & Charalampos Dimoulas, 2021. "Semantic Crowdsourcing of Soundscapes Heritage: A Mojo Model for Data-Driven Storytelling," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-19, March.
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    7. Xin Cao & Yen Hsu, 2021. "The Effects of Soundscapes in Relieving Stress in an Urban Park," Land, MDPI, vol. 10(12), pages 1-22, December.

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