A mobile application tool for co-assessing urban open spaces – a test case of the Grey’s Monument, Newcastle, UK

Ashraf M. Salama; Madhavi P. Patil

doi:10.1080/13574809.2024.2363818

A mobile application tool for co-assessing urban open spaces – a test case of the Grey’s Monument, Newcastle, UK

Ashraf M. Salama^*, Madhavi P. Patil

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School of Architecture and Built Environment

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Abstract

This paper introduces a novel approach to evaluating urban open spaces (UOS) by developing a mobile application, YouWalk-UOS. Overcoming current limitations and the need for integrating digital technologies and participatory methods into UOS assessment processes, the study establishes a comprehensive framework addressing functional, social, and perceptual dimensions with 36 identified aspects. The framework and the mobile application are tested at Grey’s Monument in Newcastle, England, revealing its potential to capture a thorough perspective of UOS. The findings suggest that mobile technology can revolutionize urban space assessment, emphasizing the value of user-contributed data for various stakeholders, including designers, educators, and policymakers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	493-519
Number of pages	27
Journal	Journal of Urban Design
Volume	30
Issue number	4
Early online date	24 Jun 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2024.2363818
Publication status	Published - 4 Jul 2025

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Keywords

co-assessment
mobile application
urban open space
participatory methods
Urban open space

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A mobile application tool for co-assessing urban open spaces – a test case of the Grey’s Monument, Newcastle, UK

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