Research on the Planning and Design of Xiamen Health Trail System
Takes Xiamen health trail(China Habitat Environment Aword 2023)as an example to analyze how the design concept and meth-ods of the walk can promote health at multiple levels.Take walking demand as the starting point of planning and design,create spatial sys-tem and urban symbol,enhance users sense of belonging,and promote social health;The walking environment is planned and designed from the aspects of trail system construction,traffic system connection,public space construction,walking landscape design,service facility lay-out,etc.,so as to improve the environmental health and the physical and mental health of users.The satisfaction of walking demand drives the positive circulation of environmental health,physical and mental health and social health.The research results indicate that meeting the demand for walking can effectively drive a positive cycle of environmental health,physical and mental health,and social health.The plan-ning and construction of Xiamen's health trail system not only improves the quality of life and physical and mental health of residents,but al-so promotes the development of local tourism industry,becoming a new business card of the city.The construction practice of Xiamen s health trail provides valuable experience and reference for other cities.
Municipal health trail systemHealthWalking demandWalking environmentSocial environment