Research on the actual user behavior of small open spaces in office districts (Part 2)

Comparison of the block park and the open space in the Toranomon Hills area, Tokyo

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a renewed recognition of the importance of nearby parks and green spaces as places where people can find peace of mind and body in urban areas. Following on from the previous report 1), this report focuses on the daily use of parks and green spaces by office workers and the daily use and non-routine use of by other users in office districts. Data from 3,248 users obtained during a one-year user behavior observation survey from September 2022 to August 2023 were analyzed to identify differences in activities by user type and characteristics of bench selection throughout the year.