A framework for prioritizing urban ecological infrastructure (UEI) implementation tasks based on residents' ecological demands and government policies

Zhang, Dong; Li, Zhigang; Zhong, Jialong; Yang, Jie

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120369

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“…The wetland leisure service can effectively enhance the quality of life and well-being of residents, aligning closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations [4][5][6]. The number of wetlands with leisure functions has significantly increased, associated with the development of wetland constructions over recent decades [7][8][9][10]. Concurrently, residents' demand for wetland leisure has been rising due to rapid urban expansion and population growth, especially in semi-arid regions with scarce water resources like Western China [11][12][13].…”

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“…However, Land 2024, 13, 777 2 of 12 the understanding of residents' satisfaction with wetland leisure demand remains poor due to a lack of reasonable evaluations. Exploring variations in residents' satisfaction and their causes is still challenging, but it is crucial for understanding the supply-demand mechanisms of the wetland leisure service in semi-arid areas [4,8,11]. Furthermore, this understanding is imperative to improve wetland constructions and the quality of life for residents in Western China currently.…”

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Low Residents’ Satisfaction with Wetland Leisure Demand in Typical Urban Areas of the Semi-Arid Region in Western China: Spatial Variations and Their Causes

Zhang,

Zeng

2024

Land

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Wetlands, as a crucial component of urban green spaces, provide important leisure services for residents. Construction of wetlands has increased with the rapid urban expansion and population growth in China over recent decades, especially in semi-arid regions with scarce water resources. However, the residents’ satisfaction with wetland leisure demand remains unclear. This study evaluated the residents’ satisfaction with wetland leisure demand by a framework of physical calculation, taking Yinchuan City, the capital city of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in the semi-arid region of Western China as a case study area. Spatial variations in residents’ satisfaction and their causes were revealed by a supply–demand relationship between the population capacity of wetlands and the total population of communities under a framework of physical calculation. The results indicated that 4.22% of the study area, which covered 7.38% of the total population, was fully satisfied with wetland leisure demand. Residents’ satisfaction in the urban area as a whole is low at 0.49, with a concentric distribution pattern increasing as the distance from the central urban area increases. The high population density and scanty wetlands mainly induced a relative-low residents’ satisfaction in the central urban area, accounting for 12.02% of the area and 32.70% of the population. Meanwhile, a relative-high residents’ satisfaction in the outer ring of the central urban area accounting for 59.10% of the area and 20.63% of the population was primarily due to the adequate capacity of wetlands. Medium residents’ satisfaction was mainly attributed to the road network density, which partially transferred local wetland leisure demand to adjacent areas. Wetland constructions and internal structural optimization to improve the capacity for leisure in densely populated central urban areas could provide a feasible path to alleviate unbalanced conditions. These results could deepen the understanding of supply–demand dynamics in the wetland leisure service and provide valuable information for optimizing wetland allocation in urban construction in semi-arid regions.

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Low Residents’ Satisfaction with Wetland Leisure Demand in Typical Urban Areas of the Semi-Arid Region in Western China: Spatial Variations and Their Causes

Zhang,

Zeng

2024

Land

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Quality function deployment approach to urban ecological public art design centred on resident needs

Hu,

Tao,

Gong

et al. 2024

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To improve the quality management of urban ecological public art design and the service centered on residents’ needs. Our study introduces a new Quality Function Deployment (QFD)decision-making model called Kano-FAHP-QFD, which applies to urban ecological public art design. Specifically, a new QFD framework is proposed, combining the Kano model and Fuzzy AHP (FAHP). This paper well explains the importance of ranking urban residents’ needs and the impacts of the new framework in defining the quality management of urban ecological public art design and the satisfaction of urban residents, while using the framework as a set of prioritized strategies in urban renewal to guide the design and planning of urban ecological public art. The author combined these three approaches to more accurately capture and address their respective issues and thus better understand the residents’ needs for urban ecological public art design. In essence, this study investigates how urban ecological public art can be designed and planned in urban renewal through a novel QFD algorithm for urban ecological public art design, with application case validation. Thus, the method keeps the satisfaction of urban residents in line with the positioning and strategies of urban ecological public art design, which is dedicated to enhancing urban vitality, promoting urban renaissance, and sustainable development. It also provides new research ideas for the development of urban ecological public art design in the future.

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Urban green infrastructure: bridging biodiversity conservation and sustainable urban development through adaptive management approach

Wang,

Xu,

et al. 2024

Front. Ecol. Evol.

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Urban green infrastructure (UGI) is pivotal in reconciling biodiversity conservation with sustainable urban development through adaptive management approaches. This paper introduces a comprehensive conceptual framework integrating ecological principles, urban planning strategies, and adaptive management methodologies to nurture resilient and biodiverse urban landscapes. The essence of UGI lies in its capacity to bolster ecological connectivity, restore ecosystem functions, and provide habitats for diverse flora and fauna within urban settings. Fundamental principles governing UGI design underscore its multifunctionality, connectivity, diversity, and accessibility, emphasizing the importance of adaptive management marked by its iterative and participatory nature. Despite challenges posed by urbanization, such as habitat loss, pollution, and climate change, UGI interventions offer promising avenues for enhancing habitat quality, connectivity, and ecosystem resilience. Global case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of UGI in biodiversity conservation, leveraging initiatives like green roofs, urban forests, and community gardens. UGI significantly contributes to sustainable urban development by offering diverse ecosystem services across various domains. Adaptive management is critical for effective UGI planning and implementation, ensuring flexibility amidst evolving environmental conditions. However, UGI encounters hurdles, including funding constraints, institutional fragmentation, and equity issues. Addressing these challenges necessitates innovative financing mechanisms, community involvement, and policy innovations. UGI presents a transformative pathway towards fostering resilient, biodiverse, and sustainable urban landscapes, imperative for cities to thrive in the 21st century.

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A framework for prioritizing urban ecological infrastructure (UEI) implementation tasks based on residents' ecological demands and government policies

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Low Residents’ Satisfaction with Wetland Leisure Demand in Typical Urban Areas of the Semi-Arid Region in Western China: Spatial Variations and Their Causes

Low Residents’ Satisfaction with Wetland Leisure Demand in Typical Urban Areas of the Semi-Arid Region in Western China: Spatial Variations and Their Causes

Quality function deployment approach to urban ecological public art design centred on resident needs

Urban green infrastructure: bridging biodiversity conservation and sustainable urban development through adaptive management approach

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