A study on Utilization and Evaluation of Block Park from the Surrounding Environment in Maebashi City

Abstract

In local cities in Japan, there are problems in the utilization and management of block parks due to the social situation such as population decline, declining birthrate and aging population, and financial constraints of local governments. The purpose of this study is to evaluation the block park. Questionnaire survey was conducted for residents in the urbanization promotion area in Maebashi city to understand the response to greening policy, satisfaction of living environment, needs of park, frequency of uses and satisfaction. The questionnaire results were modeled by covariance structure analysis. The results were as follows; We quantitatively grasped the relationship between the elements that make up “park satisfaction” and “park use frequency” and“ green policy vision” “satisfaction of living environment” “neighborhood park needs”. In reorganizing the block park, it was important to capture the needs of the existing block park. However, it was suggested that the plan should be based on comprehensive consideration of the greening policy vision and the satisfaction of the environment of living.