Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

VERIFICATION OF CONNECTION BETWEEN LEGIBILITY AND CONVIVIALITY OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACES- A CASE OF NEW MARKET, BHOPAL

Leena Thombre and Charumitra Kapshe

Abstract

Conviviality refers to happy and friendly coexistence. Public open spaces bring people together. They are considered as convivial when people feel joyful and lively while visiting them. Several studies suggests that physical qualities of a public open space can influence their conviviality. Legibility is considered as one of the most important physical qualities of urban spaces. Due to better legibility a space becomes more visible and accessible. Therefore, legibility increases the value of a public open space as a gathering place. To understand the role of legibility in bringing conviviality to a public open space, a perception survey is carried out at eight public open spaces in New Market, Bhopal. The data gathered from the perception survey is analysed with ANOVA and correlation tests on SPSS to determine the variance and correlation between perception of people regarding ease of locating a selected open space and overall conviviality of a public open space. To measure the physical dimension of legibility of the public open space, a space syntax tool known as visibility graph analysis in depth map X software is used. The approach adopted in this study helps to understand public perception about legibility and conviviality of public open spaces and outcome is analysed with the help of space syntax tool.