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Independent child mobility in urban planning: geospatial technology in the technical approach and citizens listening

Version 1 : Received: 27 July 2023 / Approved: 28 July 2023 / Online: 31 July 2023 (09:37:19 CEST)

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Moura, A.C.M.; Rosa, A.A.; Barros, P. Children’s Independent Mobility in Urban Planning: Geospatial Technology with a Technical Approach and Citizens’ Listening. Geographies 2024, 4, 115-140. Moura, A.C.M.; Rosa, A.A.; Barros, P. Children’s Independent Mobility in Urban Planning: Geospatial Technology with a Technical Approach and Citizens’ Listening. Geographies 2024, 4, 115-140.

Abstract

The study proposes planning independent children's mobility through geoinformation technologies for listening to children. This research assumes that children’s values and expectations must be considered in city planning. A bibliographic review identifies 15 indicators which make spaces safe and attractive for children to circulate and play. Thematic maps of the indicators are prepared, integrated by Multicriteria Analysis by Weights of Evidence, according to the hierarchical importance of each variable. The definition of weights considers the opinion of children and technicians. Consultation with children is carried out by Mapping Volunteers (VGI), Consultation on Hierarchy, Geodesign of Ideas for the area and Artistic Workshop. In the technical study, the query applies the Delphi method. It uses the VGI – Volunteered Geographic Information – web-based platform, where children record places of topophilia and topophobia, while technicians map the presence of 15 indicators. The set of information is made available on a web-based platform of SDI – Spatial Data Infrastructure, in which there are resources for a Geodesign workshop when ideas for the area are elaborated through negotiation and co-creation. The product is a transformation design for the area through urban design and parameterisation of uses.

Keywords

Child Mobility; Planning with Children; Geoinformation Technologies

Subject

Social Sciences, Geography, Planning and Development

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