@article{b197bb0c9af047b287c6a81c5a58297a,
title = "Natural movement: A space syntax theory linking urban form and function with walking for transport",
abstract = "Walking to get to and from local destinations including shops, services, and transit stops is a major source of adults{\textquoteright} health-related physical activity. Research has been using space syntax measures in examining how urban form is related to such routine walking for transport. This paper proposes to apply a theory of space syntax, natural movement, which posits street layout as a primary factor influencing pedestrian movement. Discussing how this theory can link urban form (street layout) and function (land use) with walking for transport, we propose a research agenda to produce new insights and advance methods in active living research.",
keywords = "Active travel, Destinations, Land use, Neighborhood, Street layout, Urban design",
author = "Koohsari, {Mohammad Javad} and Koichiro Oka and Neville Owen and Takemi Sugiyama",
note = "Funding Information: Koohsari was supported by a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan ( #17716 ) from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Oka is supported by the MEXT -Supported Program for the Strategic Research Foundation at Private Universities, 2015–2019 the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ( S1511017 ). Owen was supported by an NHMRC Program Grant [ #569940 ] and a NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship [ #1003960 ]. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 The Authors",
year = "2019",
month = jul,
doi = "10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.01.002",
language = "English",
volume = "58",
journal = "Health and Place",
issn = "1353-8292",
publisher = "Elsevier Limited",
}
