Dynamic Elements Impact Urban Perception

This paper addresses a critical limitation in urban perception research by investigating the impact of dynamic elements (pedestrians, vehicles) often ignored in static image analysis. The controlled framework using generative inpainting to isolate these elements and the subsequent perceptual experiments provide valuable insights into how their presence affects perceived vibrancy and other dimensions. The city-scale application of the trained model highlights the practical implications of these findings, suggesting that static imagery may underestimate urban liveliness.

• •Dynamic elements (pedestrians, vehicles) significantly impact urban perception, particularly vibrancy.
• •Generative inpainting provides a controlled method for isolating and studying these effects.
• •Static imagery may underestimate urban liveliness due to the absence of dynamic elements.
• •Lighting, human presence, and depth variation are key factors influencing perceptual changes.