The way to measure vertical hierarchy urban spaces

As urban landscapes have evolved into more vertical and intricate structures, the discussion has shifted towards understanding cities as vertical hierarchy to more accurately capture their morphological characteristics. The translation from ground-level urban qualities to vertical spaces and ensuring horizontal connections with the surrounding urban fabric enable the foster of social, economic, environmental, and ecological sustainability. While quantitative methods exist to measure these morphological changes, there is a noticeable gap in evaluating their impact from a human-centric perspective, particularly due to a lack of specific methodologies.
This paper examines the concept of vertical hierarchy in urban public spaces, proposing an innovative methodology to assess emotional responses within these spaces using a case study in Hong Kong. The correlation between spatial conditions and the emotions they elicit are found, demonstrating the necessity of incorporating human-centric perspectives in urban spatial analysis.