Impact Outputs

Deliverables and achievements from the Leisure Walking Systems Working Group

Project Impact Summary

The Leisure Walking Systems Working Group (LWSWG) has successfully delivered comprehensive research outputs and practical resources for advancing place-based walking systems through a three-month impact grant funded by the Horizon CDT.

25+

Technical Documentation Pages

8

Research Areas Covered

4

Key Impact Deliverables

3

Months Duration

Key Impact Deliverables

Benefits & Market Differentiators

Comprehensive analysis of competitive advantages and benefits of improved place representation in leisure walking systems, identifying key market opportunities and user experience enhancements.

Digital Presence & Website

Development of a comprehensive website and digital platform for knowledge sharing, providing long-term access to research findings and supporting ongoing collaboration.

Demonstrator System

Creation of integrated documentation framework demonstrating practical implementation of place-based walking systems, showcasing how multiple approaches can work together effectively.

Technical Report

Comprehensive technical documentation covering all aspects of leisure walking systems development, providing both theoretical foundations and practical implementation guidance.

Research Areas Covered

Leisure Walking Systems
  • • Recommendation Systems
  • • Geospatial Integration
  • • Route Algorithms
  • • Walkability Metrics
Place & Walking
  • • Place Representation
  • • Platial GIS
  • • Technical Architecture
  • • Cultural Dimensions
Methods & Design
  • • Research Methodology
  • • Evaluation Framework
  • • User Experience Design
  • • Accessibility Guidelines

Key Achievements

Knowledge Integration

Successfully integrated research findings across multiple domains, creating a cohesive framework for understanding place-based walking systems. The documentation demonstrates how recommendation systems, place representation, and user experience design can work together effectively.

Industry-Ready Resources

Developed practical resources including implementation guides, evaluation frameworks, and technical specifications that support immediate application in real-world walking system development projects.

Academic-Industry Bridge

Created a platform for ongoing collaboration between academic researchers and industry practitioners, ensuring that research outcomes address real-world challenges while maintaining scientific rigor.

Sustainable Knowledge Base

Established a comprehensive digital resource that will continue to evolve and support the leisure walking systems community beyond the initial impact grant period.

Funding and Support

This impact project was supported by the Horizon CDT Impact Grant, made possible through funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) [grant number EP/S023305/1].