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Design+ Evaluation of recreational suitability of urban waterfront green spaces

Table 9. (Continued)
Objective layer Result Factor layer Result Primary indicator Result Secondary Result
indicator
Recreational Excellent Recreational space (C9) Excellent Space diversity Excellent
experience (B5)
Space comfort Good
Space safety Good
Waterfront Good
accessibility
Recreational activities Excellent Activity diversity Excellent
(C10)
Participation level Good
Waterfront Good
entertainment
Location/ Excellent Location (C11) Excellent Geographic Excellent
transportation (B6) location
Visitor proximity Average
Transportation (C12) Good Internal Good
transportation
External Good
transportation

4. Conclusion and notices to ensure visitor safety and improve the
safety levels of water-related activities.
This article reviewed research on the evaluation of (iv) Plan parking spaces effectively, with separate areas
recreational suitability for waterfront green spaces in both for motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles, to
domestic and international cities, highlighting the need to accommodate more people.
establish a system tailored for assessing the recreational
suitability of Linyi’s waterfront green spaces. This aimed In conclusion, this study conducted a systematic
to provide reasonable recommendations for enhancing the evaluation of the recreational suitability of urban waterfront
recreational suitability of existing waterfront green spaces green spaces, summarizing the primary factors influencing
in Linyi. By employing AHP, the Delphi method, and the this evaluation. It established an evaluation system tailored
fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method, a recreational to the recreational suitability of Linyi’s waterfront green
suitability evaluation system for Linyi’s waterfront green spaces, clarifying the standards for various indicators. With
spaces was developed, comprising six element layers, the continuous development of the economy, people are
12 primary indicators, and 43 secondary indicators. The increasingly pursuing spiritual fulfillment. In the context
evaluation of the recreational suitability of Linyi Calligraphy of fast-paced urban life, there is a growing desire for access
Square was conducted using questionnaire surveys and to natural landscapes. Urban waterfront green spaces
relevant data calculations, resulting in a recreational combine both natural and cultural landscapes, with the
suitability evaluation score of 4.004 for Linyi Calligraphy presence of water bodies and greenery highlighting their
Square. Based on the feedback from the questionnaires and uniqueness and importance. They not only enrich the
survey results, the following suggestions for improvement comprehensive utilization of the city but also promote
are proposed for Linyi Calligraphy Square: diversified urban development. The reasonable planning
(i) Increase the diversity of plant species in Linyi and construction of waterfront green spaces contribute to
Calligraphy Square by introducing species suitable for shaping the unique character and enhancing the overall
the local climate, diversifying plant arrangements, and image of the city. In addition, waterfront green spaces
increasing both interest and aesthetic appeal. can effectively integrate with other functional areas of the
(ii) Install children’s play areas and fitness equipment to city, forming an urban spatial pattern of complementary
cater to the recreational needs of nearby residents and functions and coordinated development. Therefore,
tourists. it is crucial to grasp the current level of recreational
(iii) Enhance safety measures by improving warning signs suitability of waterfront green spaces. In-depth research

Volume 2 Issue 3 (2025) 14 doi: 10.36922/DP025110020