Individual Momentary Experiences of Neighborhood Public Spaces: Results of a Virtual Environment Based Stated Preference Experiment

Although it has become increasingly recognized that the spatial design of public space plays an important role in perceived quality built environment by users, there is still little known about influences specific attributes on individuals’ experiences. Therefore, this study aims at (1) identifying factors underlying momentary experiences given both cognitive (satisfaction) and affective (emotion) responses (2) understanding as a function green analyzing heterogeneity preferences. To achieve research goals, innovatively introduced online video-based stated preference experiment. A national sample 316 individuals from Netherlands were invited to complete The results factor analysis indicate environments presented can be reduced single dimension capturing well elements latent class regression furthermore show substantial how are experienced. Three classes emerge which differ terms satisfaction with life availability current living dwelling, neighborhood, city level. Presence trees, vertical façades, grass surfaces found most for generally. paper provides new neighborhood spaces influence For cities pursuing greenification densification, offers quantitative evidence support selection evoke positive