Bridging the gap: a bibliometric examination of the interdependency between pedestrian activity and built environment

Abstract

This bibliometric study comprehensively analyses the research landscape at the intersection of pedestrians and the built environment from 1975 to 2024, from the first study in the field till now. Several studies have published in recent years; however, lack a comprehensive approach to find out the themes and areas studied, and the analysis of the research gap remains unidentified (Revision 6.3). To address this, the extensive Scopus database was used, and 1126 research papers were selected based on relevance to map publication trends, identify dominant themes, pinpoint research gaps, and chart future research directions. The analysis reveals that research in this field has grown exponentially since 2007-08, with the United States leading in research output, followed by Canada, China, Australia, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Global North highlights the lack of research in the region, but China and India are emerging as research hubs. Studies show the evolution of themes from thermal comfort to safety and security. It also addresses socio-demographic, sustainability, and universal inclusivity factors for growing urban spaces. This study helps stakeholders, such as industry experts, policymakers, urban planners, and researchers, by providing important evidence-based insights and a holistic overview of the field.

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