Do Streetscapes Still Matter for Customer Ratings of Eating and Drinking Establishments in Car-Dependent Cities?

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Main Authors: Han, Chaeyeon, Lieu, Seung Jae, Hwang, Uijeong, Guhathakurta, Subhrajit
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Published: 2025
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author Han, Chaeyeon
Lieu, Seung Jae
Hwang, Uijeong
Guhathakurta, Subhrajit
author_facet Han, Chaeyeon
Lieu, Seung Jae
Hwang, Uijeong
Guhathakurta, Subhrajit
contents This study examines how indoor and outdoor aesthetics, streetscapes, and neighborhood features shape customer satisfaction at eating and dining establishments (EDEs) across different urban contexts, varying in car dependency, in Washington, DC. Using review photos and street view images, computer vision models quantified perceived safety and visual appeal. Ordinal logistic regression analyzed their effects on Yelp ratings. Findings reveal that both indoor and outdoor environments significantly impact EDE ratings, while streetscape quality's influence diminishes in car-dependent areas. The study highlights the need for context-sensitive planning that integrates indoor and outdoor factors to enhance customer experiences in diverse settings.
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spellingShingle Do Streetscapes Still Matter for Customer Ratings of Eating and Drinking Establishments in Car-Dependent Cities?
Han, Chaeyeon
Lieu, Seung Jae
Hwang, Uijeong
Guhathakurta, Subhrajit
Physics and Society
Computers and Society
Machine Learning
This study examines how indoor and outdoor aesthetics, streetscapes, and neighborhood features shape customer satisfaction at eating and dining establishments (EDEs) across different urban contexts, varying in car dependency, in Washington, DC. Using review photos and street view images, computer vision models quantified perceived safety and visual appeal. Ordinal logistic regression analyzed their effects on Yelp ratings. Findings reveal that both indoor and outdoor environments significantly impact EDE ratings, while streetscape quality's influence diminishes in car-dependent areas. The study highlights the need for context-sensitive planning that integrates indoor and outdoor factors to enhance customer experiences in diverse settings.
title Do Streetscapes Still Matter for Customer Ratings of Eating and Drinking Establishments in Car-Dependent Cities?
topic Physics and Society
Computers and Society
Machine Learning
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.06513