Volume 3,Issue 8
Accessibility Assessment of Educational Facilities in 15-Minute Neighborhoods of Zhifu District, Yantai City Based on QGIS
This study aims to assess the accessibility of educational public facilities (kindergartens, primary schools, and middle schools) within the 15-minute neighborhoods (using a 1,000-meter walking distance as reference) in Zhifu District, Yantai City using GIS technology. Specifically, it addresses the practical problems of uneven spatial distribution of educational resources in the district—such as insufficient coverage of facilities in peripheral areas, difficulty for residents in these areas to access nearby education services, and the resulting imbalance in educational equity. By revealing spatial coverage patterns and accessibility disparities, this study proposes layout optimization strategies to provide a scientific basis for balancing public resource allocation and enhancing resident convenience.
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