Quality Open Space Experiences for the Visually Impaired
Abstract Researchers, economists and policymakers have made tremendous efforts to improve the quality of life (QOL) in many cities. While many researchers point out that open space is particularly essential in providing recreation and leisure zones in densely populated areas, it is ch...
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| author | Siu, Kin W M Xiao, Jia X Wong, Yi L |
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Researchers, economists and policymakers have made tremendous efforts to improve the quality of life (QOL) in many cities. While many researchers point out that open space is particularly essential in providing recreation and leisure zones in densely populated areas, it is challenging to enable high quality open space experiences (QOSE) for people with disabilities, especially those with sensory disabilities. Using open spaces in Hong Kong as a case study, this paper defines QOSE for visual disabilities. The study uses quantitative and qualitative research methods such as interviews, questionnaires and observations. The features of current open space experiences and factors affecting QOSE are identified. The results show that the implementation status of QOL improvement strategies stated by policymakers is quite different to visually impaired persons’ perspectives. This study further proposes 11 QOSE indictors suitable for the challenges, policy goals and strategies. The findings of this study can provide guidance for researchers, designers and policymakers as they consider how to achieve QOSE for visually impaired persons in high-density living environments. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/1320192023-02-28T21:48:03Z Quality Open Space Experiences for the Visually Impaired Siu, Kin W M Xiao, Jia X Wong, Yi L Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture Abstract Researchers, economists and policymakers have made tremendous efforts to improve the quality of life (QOL) in many cities. While many researchers point out that open space is particularly essential in providing recreation and leisure zones in densely populated areas, it is challenging to enable high quality open space experiences (QOSE) for people with disabilities, especially those with sensory disabilities. Using open spaces in Hong Kong as a case study, this paper defines QOSE for visual disabilities. The study uses quantitative and qualitative research methods such as interviews, questionnaires and observations. The features of current open space experiences and factors affecting QOSE are identified. The results show that the implementation status of QOL improvement strategies stated by policymakers is quite different to visually impaired persons’ perspectives. This study further proposes 11 QOSE indictors suitable for the challenges, policy goals and strategies. The findings of this study can provide guidance for researchers, designers and policymakers as they consider how to achieve QOSE for visually impaired persons in high-density living environments. 2021-09-20T17:41:28Z 2021-09-20T17:41:28Z 2019-08-04 2021-02-13T04:35:34Z Article http://purl.org/eprint/type/JournalArticle https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/132019 en https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-019-09758-5 Article is made available in accordance with the publisher's policy and may be subject to US copyright law. Please refer to the publisher's site for terms of use. The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) and Springer Nature B.V. application/pdf Springer Netherlands Springer Netherlands |
| spellingShingle | Siu, Kin W M Xiao, Jia X Wong, Yi L Quality Open Space Experiences for the Visually Impaired |
| title | Quality Open Space Experiences for the Visually Impaired |
| title_full | Quality Open Space Experiences for the Visually Impaired |
| title_fullStr | Quality Open Space Experiences for the Visually Impaired |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quality Open Space Experiences for the Visually Impaired |
| title_short | Quality Open Space Experiences for the Visually Impaired |
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