Research on the Influencing Factors of High-Quality Development of Urban Barrier-Free Environment Construction—Based on the DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC Method

Abstract

As China enters a stage of deep population aging, developing inclusive urban barrier-free environments has become a key task for promoting social equity and high-quality development. Based on literature synthesis and expert consultation, this study employs the DEMATEL–ISM–MICMAC integrated approach to systematically identify and analyze the key factors infl uencing urban barrier-free construction. The framework encompasses four dimensions—policy support, infrastructure, socio-cultural environment, and management services—comprising sixteen factors. Results reveal that government planning, incentive mechanisms, and supervision systems form the core driving forces, while education and professional training play a pivotal role in bridging policy implementation and public awareness. Education serves not only as a channel of knowledge dissemination but also as a strategic lever for socializing accessibility concepts. The study suggests strengthening policy coordination and educational guidance, fostering technological innovation and institutional improvement, and optimizing service and infrastructure management to build a multi-level, sustainable governance system that ensures spatial inclusiveness and social participation.