Estimating Site Choice Decisions for Urban Recreators

This manuscript presents the results of a random utility model that estimates site choice decisions for urban recreators. The model uses data from residents in five northern New Jersey counties that contain some of the most densely populated areas in the United States. In addition to including typic...

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Published in:Land economics 2006-05, Vol.82 (2), p.257-272
Main Authors: Kinnell, Jason C, Bingham, Matthew F, Mohamed, Ateesha F, Desvousges, William H, Kiler, Thomas B, Hastings, Elizabeth K, Kuhns, Karen T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boats
Censuses
City planning
Congestion
Crime
Data analysis
Economic models
Economic theory
Environment
Estimating techniques
Industrialization
Land economics
Municipal government
New Jersey
Open space
Parks
Parks & recreation areas
Parks, Municipal
Picnics
Public spaces
Recreation
Recreation areas
Riverbanks
Rum
Site selection
Social welfare
Studies
U.S.A
United States
Urban areas
Urban crime
Urban planning
Waterfronts
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Summary:This manuscript presents the results of a random utility model that estimates site choice decisions for urban recreators. The model uses data from residents in five northern New Jersey counties that contain some of the most densely populated areas in the United States. In addition to including typical site choice attributes such as distance and recreation area amenities, the model also accounts for potentially negative site attributes such as industrialization, crime, and congestion. The model provides insight regarding the site choice decisions of urban recreators and presents welfare estimates associated with example recreation improvements in urban areas. (JEL Q26)
ISSN:0023-7639
1543-8325
DOI:10.3368/le.82.2.257