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January 14, 2026LandOpen Access

Urban Park Accessibility for the Elderly and Its Influencing Factors from the Perspective of Equity

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The research aims to analyze park accessibility for the elderly and its influencing factors, focusing on equity.
Utilized an improved two-step floating catchment area (2SFCA) method.
Applied Lorenz curves and urban park-adapted Gini coefficients for analysis.
Investigated supply–demand relationships at neighborhood and community levels.
Identified significant biases in the classic 2SFCA model regarding accessibility and equity evaluations.
Revealed a dual-ring pattern of park accessibility in Nanjing, with significant equity disparities.
Found that factors like park supply levels and neighborhood construction year significantly influence accessibility for the elderly.

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Analysis uncovers disparities in park accessibility and equity for the elderly, suggesting improved resource allocation.

Xu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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