Space Syntax theory provides a method to quantify streets and their network and is therefore qualified to explore associations between spatial structure and human behavior and health. In this research project, we intend to continue working on a map of the city of Berlin to investigate how the street network can affect the health of its inhabitants. From the map we will derive metrics based on this methodology, such as connectivity, integration, and angular choice. Prospective students will join the research team by applying the established spatial analysis tools of GIS and Space Syntax, as well as comparative analysis on the impact of street networks on the health of the urban population.

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