동춘당 근린공원에 대한 인식과 이용자 행태 변화에 관한 종단연구

Abstract

Background: A neighborhood park is a shelter for urban dwellers to relieve stress caused by urban life. The unit of analysis is the Dongchundang neighborhood park located in Daeduck-gu, Daejeon. The park was renovated in 2010. The research utilizing two surveys and observations conducted in 2007 and 2015 aims to propose a plan to build or renovate a neighborhood park. Methods: This study was conducted while utilizing both surveys and observation methods. First, the survey data was collected from visitors of the Dongchundang neighborhood park for investigating the cognitive change caused by an environmental improvement project in 2010. The survey data collected were analyzed by residential district, sex, and age. Second, observational research was done to investigate the effects of an environmental improvement project on user behavior. The methodological characteristics are found in the time series analysis of the 2007 and 2015 survey results. Result: After time series analysis between 2007 and 2015, this study found cognitive changes affected by the environmental improvement project in 2010 as follows. First, the Dongchundang neighborhood park was transformed into a place for everyday life after completion of the environmental improvement project. In addition, it was discovered that a maintenance system is critical to a successful neighborhood park. Finally, this study found a paradoxical relationship between the level of satisfaction and demands of physical improvement. Specifically, the increase of satisfaction also increased demands of further environmental improvement. Conclusion: In conclusion, the plan or upgrade of neighborhood parks for everyday life needs consideration of the sociodemographic characteristics of major visitors, including their residential districts.