QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SOCIOPETALITY OF URBAN SPACES

Location & Context

1. Functional Centrality
a. Are there any commercial, institutional or educational establishments in the
area?
b. Are there transport terminal or bust stops in the area?
c. Is the area located at the center of the city?
2. Transition from sidewalks
a. Are the sidewalks well defined?
b. Are there distinct floormaterials used between the sidewalk pavement and the
park flooring?
c. Are there decorative or natural landscapes that can be seen when walking on the
sidewalks?
d. Are there any features provided for different abled persons such as ramps or
accessibility?

Physical and Spatial Characteristics

1. Visual Complexity
a. Can you easily find your way through the park?
b. Does the routes in the area lead you to your intended estination?
c. Are you able to locate your destination easily?
d. Does the area offer enough visual variety such as presence of material textures,
varied colors and markers?

2. Social Field of Vision

a. Are places to visit in the area visible from the point of?
b. Are there any vista points where the whole area can be visible?

3. Public Gathering Space

a. Do you come to this area to jog, stroll and stroll around the area?
b. Are there regular weekly public activities e.g. zumba, mass, workshops or
massages held in the area?
c. Are there regular annual activities like festivals celebrated in the area?
d. Do you feel secure around the area?

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 4. Focal Point
a. Are there focal elements in the area e.g. monument, sculpture, or water features
that evoke a sense of interest to its users?
b. Do focal points in the area make people gather to socialize and form connections
with strangers?
c. Does the area provide points of interests that draw attention and attract tourists?
d. Is the area considered a main landmark of the city?

5. Semi Private subspaces

a. Are there areas where you can find privacy or time alone?
b. Does the park have secluded areas that allow for intimate and small group
gatherings?
c. Does the park have good security?

6. Various Seating Arrangement

a. Does the place offer a variety of places to sit and rest?

b. Does the place have slopes or steps that are nice for sitting?
c. Does the seating arrangement in the area accommodate small and big groups?
d. Does the seating arrangement encourage social interactions among the users?
e. Does the landscape or vegetation of the area provides shade where people sit
and gather?

Function and Usage

1. Cooperation and Interactivity

a. Does the overall arrangement of spaces in the area connected without
obstructions?
b. Does the place provide activities and facilities e.g playground that promotes
social interaction?

2. Multi-Functionality

a. Does the area offer varied activities for people in all age groups?
b. Does the area offer to hold various social events and activities like concerts, stage,
shows, platforms, etc.?
c. Are there facilities for sports and games e.g. covered courts, exercise areas,
playgrounds?
d. Are there commercial stalls and amenities like bazaars?
e. Are there facilities to cater basic public needs such as drinking fountains,comfort
rooms and kiosks?
f. Is the area accessible to public transport?
g. Are there waiting sheds for bus or jeepney stops near the area?