1. Mariela Alfonzo, Ph.D. Fulbright Senior Research Scholar, Shanghai, China Founder, State of Place Assistant Research Professor, NYU-Poly www.stateofplace.org ULI Shanghai, China March 6th, 2014 Walkability & Health in China #ULIWalkabilityWeek 2. ? 3. 0%20%40%60%80%100% DENSITY FORM CONNECTIVITY PROXIMITY PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES TRAFFIC SAFETY BICYCLE AMENITIES AESTHETICS PERSONAL SAFETY URBAN FABRIC DESTINATIONS HUMAN NEEDS & COMFORT LIVELINESS & UPKEEP State of Place Profile 4. 0%20%40%60%80%100% DENSITY FORM CONNECTIVITY PROXIMITY PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES TRAFFIC SAFETY BICYCLE AMENITIES AESTHETICS PERSONAL SAFETY URBAN FABRIC DESTINATIONS HUMAN NEEDS & COMFORT LIVELINESS & UPKEEP State of Place Profile 5. Density Building concentrations & height 6. Form Streetscape continuity 7. Connectivity Access, barriers, scale 8. 0%20%40%60%80%100% DENSITY FORM CONNECTIVITY PROXIMITY PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES TRAFFIC SAFETY BICYCLE AMENITIES AESTHETICS PERSONAL SAFETY URBAN FABRIC DESTINATIONS HUMAN NEEDS & COMFORT LIVELINESS & UPKEEP State of Place Profile 9. Proximity Mix of land uses 10. Parks & Public Space Parks, playgrounds, plazas 11. Recreational Facilities Gyms, fitness centers, outdoor recreation Photo Credit Bill Cotter 12. 0%20%40%60%80%100% DENSITY FORM CONNECTIVITY PROXIMITY PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES TRAFFIC SAFETY BICYCLE AMENITIES AESTHETICS PERSONAL SAFETY URBAN FABRIC DESTINATIONS HUMAN NEEDS & COMFORT LIVELINESS & UPKEEP State of Place Profile 13. Pedestrian Infrastructure & Amenities Curbcuts, sidewalk buffers, benches 14. Bicycle Infrastructure & Amenities Bicycle lanes, buffers, bike racks 15. Traffic Safety Traffic signals, speed limit, traffic calming 16. 0%20%40%60%80%100% DENSITY FORM CONNECTIVITY PROXIMITY PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES TRAFFIC SAFETY BICYCLE AMENITIES AESTHETICS PERSONAL SAFETY URBAN FABRIC DESTINATIONS HUMAN NEEDS & COMFORT LIVELINESS & UPKEEP State of Place Profile 17. Aesthetics Pleasurability, maintenance 18. Personal Safety Graffiti, litter, windows with bars 19. ? 20. Walkability 21. Walkability 22. 1986 2009 SHAREOF TRIPSBYBIKE housing construction18B SQ M 2000 = 5M 2014 1982 = 3,428 1990 2004 BUILT OUT AREA DENSITY Communities 162% 67% 80% 2007 GATED 23. 12% DIABETES IN CHINA 2013 1% 1980 50% 2013 PRE-DIABETES 24. 2004 2010 EMISSIONS per capitaCHINAS EMISSION RATE 1/3TOP of emitters AIR POLLUTION IN 2010 RESPONSIBLE FOR 1.2 Million DEATHS 8 YOUNGEST LUNG CANCER PATIENT ON RECORD YRS OLD 25. $18.3B INCOME LOSS of HEART DISEASE, STROKE & DIABETES IN CHINA due to IN 2005 ALONE RESIDENTS 2.5B 500M YRS LIFE EXPECTANCY IN 2009 9% GROSS NATIONAL INCOME DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATIONLOSS OF 26. State of Place Index: 90, Very High Walkability State of Place Index: 5, Very Low Walkability 27. + $36 sq ft Oce Rents + $28 sq ft Retail Rents +80% Retail Revenues + $1200/Unit Residential Rent +$324 sq ft For-sale Residential Value 28. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% DENSITY FORM CONNECTIVITY PROXIMITY PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES TRAFFIC SAFETY BICYCLE AMENITIES AESTHETICS PERSONAL SAFETY State of Place Profile ROI HighLowMedium 29. U.S. In last decade CHINA has added 2/3 of population will have Chinese cities221 over 1 million ppl By 2025 CHINA NEEDS 170 new mass-transit 5B new sq.m. of roads 40B new sq.m. of floor space 30. Shanghai Walk & Talks: www.meetup.com/shanghai-walk-talks www.stateofplace.org #ULIWalkabilityWeek