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Research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses: a case study of Shanghai

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Title: Research on the usability of space beneath urban overpasses: a case study of Shanghai
Authors: Feifei Song, Zhi Ma, Lijing Zhu
Source: Techne, Iss 3 (2025)
Publisher Information: Firenze University Press, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: Beneath the overpass, Leftover space, NA9000-9428, Usability, Architectural drawing and design, Shanghai, Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying, NA2695-2793
Description: This study examines the usability of spaces beneath overpasses in Shanghai, focusing on three sites along the Suzhou River. Using a mixed-method approach combining comparative case analysis and survey data, the research highlights the transformative potential of these underutilised urban spaces. Findings reveal that central sites with professional design interventions exhibit higher adaptability and public engagement, while peripheral sites face challenges from fragmented development. The study underscores the need for context-sensitive, community-focused strategies to integrate underpass spaces into the urban fabric, enhancing connectivity, social inclusion, and liveability.
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 2239-0243
DOI: 10.36253/techne-16945
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/331e97bef5cd47b5ba2470a7ae6eff44
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....0cd164714a7c8ac813f4c8b607acda19
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:This study examines the usability of spaces beneath overpasses in Shanghai, focusing on three sites along the Suzhou River. Using a mixed-method approach combining comparative case analysis and survey data, the research highlights the transformative potential of these underutilised urban spaces. Findings reveal that central sites with professional design interventions exhibit higher adaptability and public engagement, while peripheral sites face challenges from fragmented development. The study underscores the need for context-sensitive, community-focused strategies to integrate underpass spaces into the urban fabric, enhancing connectivity, social inclusion, and liveability.
ISSN:22390243
DOI:10.36253/techne-16945