scholarly journals Assessing Green Space Potential Accessibility through Urban Artificial Building Data in Nanjing, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 9935
Author(s):  
Xindong Du ◽  
Xiaoke Zhang ◽  
Huan Wang ◽  
Xiaojuan Zhi ◽  
Jianyuan Huang
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Justice ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Space Distribution ◽  
Straightforward Method ◽  
Space Potential ◽  
Space Data ◽  
The City

Green spaces play an important role in improving the health and quality of life of urban residents, and environmental justice has become one of the most debated topics for scholars and governments in China. The accessibility of green space has been recognized as an effective method for the assessment of environmental justice. Population and green space are the two basic elements for evaluating green space accessibility. However, high-precision population data are difficult to obtain. To address this issue, we propose a straightforward method to assess green space accessibility using urban artificial building data and investigate how green space distribution is correlated with the population. Our analysis uses urban artificial building data and green space data from 2018 in Nanjing, China. The results show that the overall amount of green space, is not only very low, but also unevenly distributed. From the urban center to the city outskirts, the green space changed representing an M-shaped pattern, while the population sharply declined. Given the serious mismatch between the population and green space, only about 26.4% and 51.8% of Nanjing residents could access green space within 400 and 800 m, respectively, which was far below that in cities in developed countries. For residents’ wellbeing, governments must consider increasing green space provision and promoting equal access.

scholarly journals Environmental Justice in Accessibility to Green Infrastructure in Two European Cities

Land ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catarina de Sousa Silva ◽  
Inês Viegas ◽  
Τhomas Panagopoulos ◽  
Simon Bell
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Justice ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Space Distribution ◽  
The City ◽  
Public Green Space

Although it is well-established that urban green infrastructure is essential to improve the population’s wellbeing, in many developed countries, the availability of green spaces is limited or its distribution around the city is uneven. Some minority groups may have less access or are deprived of access to green spaces when compared with the rest of the population. The availability of public green spaces may also be directly related to the geographical location of the city within Europe. In addition, current planning for urban regeneration and the creation of new high-quality recreational public green spaces sometimes results in projects that reinforce the paradox of green gentrification. The aim of this study was to explore the concept of environmental justice in the distribution of the public green spaces in two contrasting cities, Tartu, Estonia; and Faro, Portugal. Quantitative indicators of public green space were calculated in districts in each city. The accessibility of those spaces was measured using the “walkability” distance and grid methods. The results revealed that there was more availability and accessibility to public green spaces in Tartu than in Faro. However, inequalities were observed in Soviet-era housing block districts in Tartu, where most of the Russian minority live, while Roma communities in Faro were located in districts without access to public green space. The availability of public green spaces varied from 1.22 to 31.44 m2/inhabitant in the districts of Faro, and 1.04 to 164.07 m2/inhabitant in the districts of Tartu. In both cities, 45% of the inhabitants had accessible public green spaces within 500 m of their residence. The development of targeted new green infrastructure could increase access to 88% of the population for the city of Faro and 86% for Tartu, delivering environmental justice without provoking green gentrification. The outcome of this study provides advice to urban planners on how to balance green space distribution within city neighbourhoods.

scholarly journals Redesigning Taman Hutan Kota PLN Medan (City Park) According to People’s Preferences

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-129
Author(s):  
Rani Aurora Barus ◽  
Siti Nurkholila Hafni ◽  
Dwiki Alfajar Andrea
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
The Real ◽  
Important Resource ◽  
Urban Quality ◽  
The City ◽  
City Park

Taman Hutan Kota PLN Medan is one of important part from the city, if the park managed properly it would give a good impact to increase the quality of public space which is lead to make a positive and better contribution to people's lives who lived in the busy city like Medan. However, in reality, Taman Hutan Kota PLN cannot make a good performance as its function as public space and urban forest. To increase the level of people's happiness and develop urban quality at Medan, it is necessary to redesign Taman Hutan Kota PLN. The redesign’s purpose is to fulfill the people’s needs and hopes to this park and make better, satisfying, and responsive facilities to the user.  Redesigning Taman Hutan Kota PLN will be based on people's preferences, perceptions, and perspectives. The preference, people's opinions, and documentation on the field will help us to discover what is the real reality and important resource for redesigning process so that the final result of the new Taman Hutan Kota PLN design can be a better park not only as public space and open green space but also as an alternative recreation facility for people in Medan.

scholarly journals Konsep Penataan Ruang Terbuka Hijau Publik Di Kota Kecamatan Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Provinsi Bali

2017 ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
I MADE AGUS DHARMADIATMIKA
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Public Open Space ◽  
Neighborhood Scale ◽  
The City ◽  
Public Green Space

The purpose of this paper is to determine a plan of action structuring public green open space in the City of Mengwi, Knowing efforts to increase the quantity of green space in the City of Mengwi, and know the concept of development and structuring of public green open space in the City of Mengwi. This paper uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological approach. The action plan structuring public green open space in the City of Mengwi action oriented with using this type of local parks, the action attribute applicative green city, square garden action, and action structuring neighborhood parks. Improving the quality of green space through enhancing functionality of existing green space, an increase in the proportion of green space utilization through neighborhood scale park like garden telajakan so that the amount of public open space can grow. The concept of the development of public green space in the City of Mengwi is based on the concept of implementing arrangement with green attributes, use local vegetation and observe the movement of the user system. Maximizing green space telajakan began by supplying bags garden is in the area of commercial and office.

scholarly journals Identification of Quality Open Green Space in Blang Padang Areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Resky Rusnanda ◽  
Nasrullah Ridwan
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Ecological Quality ◽  
Downtown Area ◽  
The City ◽  
Banda Aceh

The city of Banda Aceh is the capital of Aceh where people work, from work to school. But the more the population increases, the less green open space in the Banda Aceh region and no longer fulfills its function as supporting the ecological, aesthetic, social, cultural and economic quality of the city. The purpose of this study is to find the composition of the proportion and distribution of green open space, especially in the downtown area of Banda Aceh appropriate to produce a concept penatan green open space in accordance with its function as a support for the ecological quality of the city which is also in accordance with the typology of Banda Aceh.

scholarly journals An analysis of the spatial distribution, influence and quality of urban green space – a case study of the Polish city of Tczew

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (42) ◽  
pp. 129-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Senetra ◽  
Iwona Krzywnicka ◽  
Marcin Mielke
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Urban Green Space ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Human Welfare ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
The City

Abstract Rapid urban growth can exert negative effects on the natural environment due to the loss of naturally vegetated areas, loss of biological diversity, deforestation and soil erosion. The condition of cities is inherently linked with the natural environment which has a positive influence on health, social relations, human welfare and economic activity. Urban areas should abound in green spaces, and should also be easily accessible to the general public. The aim of this study was to determine the spatial distribution, influence and quality of urban green spaces on the example of the city of Tczew in northern Poland. The proposed methodology can be applied in cities of a similar size and urban structure to promote rational management of urban green space in line with the principles of sustainable development and spatial order. The Green-Space Record, a useful tool for inventorying urban green spaces, was developed to pursue the main research goal. The information accumulated in the Record constitutes valuable input data for further analysis, including the determination of the area, distribution, influence and quality of urban green spaces. The results of the analysis revealed that urban green spaces occupy more than 19% of Tczew’s territory, which is equivalent to 70.6 m2 per resident. Managed green spaces span the area of only 66.75 ha (11.31 m2 per resident) and are unevenly distributed in the city. More than half of these areas are found in the Stare Miasto (Old Town) district, whereas two residential districts (Gdańska, Prątnica) are completely devoid of public greens. The quality of urban green spaces is generally satisfactory in Tczew; however, not all residents have equal access to high-quality public greens.

An Analysis of the Evolution of Nanjing’s Green Space Based on Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing Images

2012 ◽  
Vol 450-451 ◽  
pp. 1331-1335
Author(s):  
Hao Xu ◽  
Gang Qian
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Space Distribution ◽  
Mountain Forest ◽  
Remote Sensing Images ◽  
Ecological Corridor ◽  
Multi Temporal ◽  
The City ◽  
Large Decline

This paper extracted green space distribution information from multi-temporal LANDSAT multi-spectral remote sensing images to analyze the evolution of Nanjing’s green space between 1988 and 2007. The findings suggest that the current distribution of green space is not balanced and that the total area of green space has decreased over time. The trend towards fragmentation is obvious in the disproportionately large decline in medium-sized green spaces. Mountain forest and other large green spaces, however, have been better protected. Before 1998, the fragmentation was most apparent in the green spaces of the city’s inner circle. After 1998, the green space in the city’s middle circle began to suffer from the effects of severe human interference. After 2003, the outer circle of green space began to fragment and diminish as a result of urbanization, and the original ecological corridor surrounding the city collapsed.

scholarly journals STUDI PEMBANGUNAN RUANG TERBUKA HIJAU PUBLIK DI KECAMATAN PONTIANAK KOTA PADA KOTA PONTIANAK

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Haidar ◽  
Eddy Thamrin ◽  
Siti Latifah
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Space Distribution ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
The City ◽  
Public Green Space

Green Open Space (RTH) is an area that extends / lanes and or groups, which use more open, where plants grow, both those that grow plants naturally and deliberately planted. In Law No. 26 of 2007, specifically mandates the need for the provision and utilization of green open spaces, the proportion of which is set at least 30% percent of the total area of the city, namely (20% of public green space and 10% private RTH). The study aims to determine the suitability of the implementation of green open space development in Pontianak city sub-district with Pontianak City RTRW and find out the causes that are not achieved if the green open space has not run smoothly. The research method used a survey method and ground check of green open space distribution in Pontianak city sub-district. The interview technique was to find out the perceptions of the surrounding community towards RTH areas in Pontianak Kota Sub-district. The results of the study from the Interpretation of IKONOS 2017 Images and the 2018 ground check in Pontianak Kota District in the year there were 22 green open spaces. The area of calculation of Existing and RTRW 2013-2033 almost reached the target, RTH Park reached 98.63%, RTH Funeral 89.83%, RTH Field 94.96%, and RTH Green Line had reached 104% of the RTRW 2013-2033Keywords: Development, Green Open Space, Pontianak, RTH Public

scholarly journals Assessing the level of greening in a major city: subjective and objective evaluation on the example of the city of Kyiv

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (48) ◽  
pp. 155-164
Author(s):  
Alla Mikhailivna Pleshkanovska
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
City Development ◽  
Major City ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
The City

AbstractOne of the ways to ensure the sustainable development of settlements is to improve comfort of living in urban areas. The formation of a developed landscaping system is one of the priorities of modern city development and provides an opportunity to realise the main functions of green areas of public use – ecological, historical, cultural, urban and social. Sufficiency or insufficiency of green areas is determined by indicators both objective (the level or area of landscaping per person), and subjective (the feeling of green space and comfort of urban areas). This study addresses both of these aspects. Significant differences in the findings of sociological surveys conducted earlier were also analysed. Residents of the city of Kyiv completed a questionnaire, which evaluated not only the existing greening system of the city, but also the perceived priority directions for its improvement. Four main criteria for assessing the quality of landscaping elements are proposed – environmental friendliness, contact, accessibility and attractiveness.

scholarly journals Kualitas Ruang Terbuka Hijau dan Potensi Pariwisata Kreatif di Taman Indonesia Kaya, Kota Semarang

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-77
Author(s):  
Eko Setyo Widyonarso ◽  
Fadjar Hari Mardiansjah
Keyword(s):  
Urban Communities ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Urban Parks ◽  
The Other ◽  
Complete Picture ◽  
Connection To Nature ◽  
City Parks ◽  
The City ◽  
City Park

Along with the increasing density of the city that shifts green space, urban parks ultimately become the only place for urban communities to feel the connection to nature. Therefore, it is important to have a good quality city park. City residents' opinions about the factors that encourage visitors to visit city parks are also important as input and evaluation for city park providers. On the other hand, there is potentially given by city parks other than just as a place for recreation and relaxation. Therefore, this study wants to show how the quality of city parks, the factors which make visitors come to city parks, and what kind of potential can be achieved from city parks. This research was conducted and presented in a descriptive-qualitative form to provide a complete picture of the phenomena that occur in city parks. The results obtained are that TIK has a good quality park, able to attract visitors, and has the potential for creative tourism.

scholarly journals Enhancing Ecological, Functional, Social and Aesthetic Quality of Street Green Space by Planning Green Pockets

2021 ◽  
Vol 1203 (3) ◽  
pp. 032019
Author(s):  
Natalija Nitavska ◽  
Daiga Skujane ◽  
Madara Markova ◽  
Aiga Spage
Keyword(s):  
Green Space ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Aesthetic Quality ◽  
Main Street ◽  
The City ◽  
Main Streets

Abstract City residents do not always have an opportunity to visit larger parks or nature areas on a daily basis as the rhythm of their daily life does not allow them to spend enough time in a natural environment. More and more time is spent on the way to the place of work or home. As well as tourists on visiting the city use main streets as touristic routes. On the one hand, major central streets affect ecological balance of the city due to the heavy traffic and contamination from it, but on other hand, they are mostly visited public areas because of the public transport and various public buildings and touristic objects concentrated there. Thus, street green space plays an important role in the city landscape pattern and often requires much more diversity of plantings, humane and safer environment than other areas of the city. Street green space can be very limited especially in the centre of the city with dense building areas or places where historic pattern of buildings does not allow to expand green areas. But it is possible to find small green spaces or green pockets in several places along the street. Green pockets that developed as multifunctional, ecological and aesthetical green spaces can compensate insufficiency of street greenery. The socio-economically active, medium-size city of Rezekne in Latvia has been chosen as a pilot area for the assessment of potential to develop green pockets along main streets of the city. The central street of Rezekne is the main axis of the urban landscape which provides access to the city from other regions, although it is historic heritage area with active public life. Unfortunately, within the development of the city there were needs to increase the flow of the main street by reducing the green space. Therefore, it was not possible to develop classic street greenery of tree alleys. Due to the random spatial structure of buildings along the main street, there are open spaces of different size and shape between or in front of buildings. Those are appropriate for development of green spaces. The approach of green pockets was adapted for the main street of Rezekne as a tool for enhancing ecological, functional, social and aesthetic quality of street green space. As well as, this makes it possible to give the street landscape a diverse and multifunctional image and provide necessary functions and environment for residents and tourists. The aim of the article is to analyse problematic issues of the greenery of major central streets of Rezekne and present an approach of green pockets as a tool for their solving.

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