DESIGN OF PEDESTRIAN STREET ENVIRONMENTS BASED ON BEHAVIORAL TYPOLOGIES: PAUSING AND PASSING

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https://doi.org/10.32782/2415-8151.2025.35.13

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pedestrian behavior, streetscape design, environmental design, design objects, colors, materials, pedestrian environments, public space design, ergonomics, urban design

Abstract

Purpose. The article examines the categorization of pedestrian behavior and the characteristics of pedestrian street environment design, empha- sizing two fundamental behavior types – pausing and passing. The primary ob- jective is to develop new approaches and methodologies for designing pedestrian streets, enabling the optimal organization of spaces oriented toward the needs of pedestrians.Methodology. The research is based on a comprehensive literature review and analysis of scientific publications related to pedestrian behavior and street design. A typological analysis is employed to systematize existing classifications of pedestrian activity, taking into account the features of both pausing and passing.Results. The findings indicate that effective design of pedestrian environments requires dividing the space into zones designated for pausing and passing. It has been determined that spatial characteristics, such as ergonomics, material selection, color palette, and architectural elements, play a key role in creating a comfortable and functional pedestrian environment.Scientific novelty of the research lies in the application of a typological ap- proach to the analysis of pedestrian behavior, which has enabled the formulation of new concepts and methodological recommendations for the design of street environ- ments oriented to the needs of pedestrians.Practical relevance. The obtained results serve as a theoretical foundation for further planning and design of pedestrian street environments, contributing to en- hanced safety, comfort, and attractiveness, which in turn will improve the quality of the urban environment.

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2025-06-04

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Wang, K., & Shmelova-Nesterenko, O. (2025). DESIGN OF PEDESTRIAN STREET ENVIRONMENTS BASED ON BEHAVIORAL TYPOLOGIES: PAUSING AND PASSING. Theory and Practice of Design, (35), 120–130. https://doi.org/10.32782/2415-8151.2025.35.13

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