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Understanding the Difference Between Spatial Accessibility and Perceived Accessibility of Public Service Facilities in Coastal Towns and Villages

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  • Jia-Bing Wang

    (School of Architecture and Urban-Rural Planning, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
    Key Laboratory of Southeast Coast Marine Information Intelligent Perception and Application, Ministry of Natural Resources, Zhangzhou 363000, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Li-Yi Feng

    (School of Architecture and Urban-Rural Planning, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
    Key Laboratory of Southeast Coast Marine Information Intelligent Perception and Application, Ministry of Natural Resources, Zhangzhou 363000, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Ling Guo

    (School of Architecture and Urban-Rural Planning, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China)

  • Bin-Yan Liu

    (School of Architecture and Urban-Rural Planning, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China)

  • Xin-Chen Hong

    (School of Architecture and Urban-Rural Planning, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
    Key Laboratory of Southeast Coast Marine Information Intelligent Perception and Application, Ministry of Natural Resources, Zhangzhou 363000, China)

Abstract

The discrepancy between the physical accessibility and perceived accessibility of public service facilities in coastal towns and villages of Fujian, China, was investigated in this study. Through a spatial distribution analysis of education and medical service facilities in Liushui Town and Xingchen Town, the equity and coverage levels of various facilities were evaluated based on the residents’ physical travel costs and perceptions. The results show pronounced spatial heterogeneity between the physical and perceived accessibility across different regions. Our findings suggest that, while certain areas boast a lot of physical access to facilities, the residents’ perceived access is significantly influenced by factors such as the terrain, transportation conditions, and the types of available travel tools. The findings of this study provide a scientific basis for optimizing the allocation of rural public service facilities, aiming to bridge the foundational service gap between urban and rural areas and promote the equitable development of rural living environments.

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  • Jia-Bing Wang & Li-Yi Feng & Ling Guo & Bin-Yan Liu & Xin-Chen Hong, 2024. "Understanding the Difference Between Spatial Accessibility and Perceived Accessibility of Public Service Facilities in Coastal Towns and Villages," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(24), pages 1-25, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:24:p:10908-:d:1542475
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