Research Article

Large-Scale and Refined Green Space Identification-Based Sustainable Urban Renewal Mode Assessment

Table 1

Indicators in node-place-green model.

DescriptionCalculation of the indices

Node index
Number of directions served by subwayy1 = number of subway services offered at station
Daily frequency of services by subwayy2 = number of subways departing from station on working day
Number of directions served by other public transporty3 = number of public trfansport services offered at station
Daily frequency of services by other public transporty4 = number of buses, trams, and underground trains departing from station on working day
Proximity to CBDy5 = travel time to the CBD

Place index
Restaurant, entertainment, and hotel within 15 minutes’ walking distancex1 = number of POIs within 15 minutes’ walking distance in restaurant, entertainment, and hotel
Industry and distribution within 15 minutes’ walking distancex2 = number of POIs within 15 minutes’ walking distance in transport distribution centers and warehouses, private warehouses, gas stations, factories, and crafts
Commerce, finance, and real estate within 15 minutes’ walking distancex3 = number of POIs within 15 minutes’ walking distance in commercial corporations, banks, real estate agency, communication, newspaper, and broadcasting
Education, health, and culture within 15 minutes’ walking distancex4= number of POIs within 15 minutes’ walking distance in hospitals, social insurance, social welfare, all kinds of schools, research institute, skill classroom, and government office
Administration and services within 15 minutes’ walking distancex5 = number of POIs within 15 minutes’ walking distance in travel agencies, amusement parks, gardens, public bathhouses, and temples

Land use mixturex6 = 1−((ab)/d)−(ac)/d)/2
a = max (x1, x2, x3, x4, x5)
b = min (x1, x2, x3, x4, x5)
c = mean (x1, x2, x3, x4, x5)
d = x1 + x2 + x3 + x4 + x5

Green index
Low vegetation cover = the ratio of low vegetation area to building area
Tree cover = the ratio of tree area to building area