Which environmental factors influence our perception of the urban environment? What impact do sounds and smells have on our perception of different places? And how do these factors affect us?
This pilot project uses an iPhone app to collect information about citizensā perception of public spaces in Amsterdam such as parks, streets and squares.
New technologies such as social sensing by smartphone apps can provide dynamic data about citizensā perception of urban surroundings. Spatial decision-making is often based on physical data and expert-based interpretations of peopleās needs. In many cases however, citizensā experiences differ from those of experts. Meaning that today we have ample data available about the physical environment in Amsterdam, but a layer of data about how citizens perceive those environments is still lacking. Instead of relying on expert-interpretations, the aim of this research is to provide data on the actual perceptions on public spaces in Amsterdam. This information should lead to new insights and assist in the development of policy for public spaces.
(source:Ā http://www.ams-institute.org/solution/wesense/)
