Studying Activities, Behaviors, and Impression of Users in the Green Spaces in Khon Kaen University Campus
Keywords:
Green space, Campus, Activities and Behaviors, Users, ImpressionsAbstract
This study is focused on influences of physical design elements over activities, behaviors and impressions of users in the two major green spaces in Khon Kaen University Campus: Si Than Lake and Plastic Lake. The research data is collected through the Caption Evaluation Method (CEM) and online questionnaires. The CEM is applied to record activities and behaviors of green space users in different time periods on maps. These activity patterns on the maps show how areas in the two green spaces are used. Meanwhile, the online questionnaire is employed to query the users about their behaviors and impressions while doing activities in the green spaces. The data from the questionnaires is analyzed by using Chi-square statistical model. The results show that there are nine activities that are associated with the listed impressions (jogging, sitting, gathering, feeding fish, walking pets, chatting, attending events, playing sports, and smoking). There are also issues with physical elements such as the running track, public toilet, and trash bin. The result of the study is applied to create design suggestions that encourage more positive impressions of the users of the green spaces.
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