Citizen Perception of Security and Visitation of Public Spaces: An Exploratory Study on Regional Public Parks in Costa Rica

 

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Autorzy: Cruz Zuniga, Nidia, Centeno Mora, Erick, Barrantes Chaves, Karla
Format: artículo original
Status:Versión publicada
Data wydania:2023
Opis:Through an exploratory approach, this article aimed to investigate the relationship between uses, dynamics, and perception of security from users of three urban regional parks in the metropolitan area of Costa Rica. The information was collected from direct consultation through a closed survey and a predominantly quantitative analysis. One of the main findings highlights that about 60% of surveyed people visited the parks at least once a month. They come from various neighboring cantons, but especially those hosting the parks. In addition, fear of crime influences visitation patterns, especially the hours of use. Also, aspects such as gender and age influence this perception. Finally, it is concluded that existing evidence links the perception of security and visitation patterns to this type of space. Further studies of this type are necessary to have adequate inputs for planning and designing cities, especially in Latin America.
Kraj:Portal de Revistas UNA
Instytucja:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Język:Español
Inglés
Portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.www.una.ac.cr:article/17549
Dostęp online:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/geografica/article/view/17549
Słowo kluczowe:quality of life
leisure
regional parks
Parks
urban parks
calidad de vida
parques regionales
parques urbanos
recreación
seguridad ciudadana
seguridad ciudadan
qualidade de vida
parques regionais
recreação
segurança cidadã