From Street Form to Spatial Justice: Explaining Urban Exercise Inequality via a Triadic SHAP-Informed Framework
arXiv:2507.03570 · doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2026.115095
Abstract
Urban streets are essential everyday health infrastructure, yet their capacity to support physical activity is unevenly distributed. This study develops a theory-informed and explainable framework to diagnose street-level exercise deprivation by integrating Lefebvre's spatial triad with multi-source urban data and SHAP-based analysis. Using Shenzhen as a case study, we show that while conceived spatial attributes have the strongest overall influence on exercise intensity, local deprivation mechanisms vary substantially across contexts. We identify a seven-mode typology of deprivation and locate high-demand but low-support street segments as priority areas for intervention. The study offers both a theory-grounded analytical framework and a practical diagnostic tool for promoting spatial justice in everyday physical activity.
arXiv comment41 pages, 4 tables and 15 figures