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

Senetra, Adam; Krzywnicka, Iwona; Mielke, Marcin

doi:10.2478/bog-2018-0035

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“…An additional mechanism through which green spaces may enhance human health is through stress reduction, which may in turn reduce blood pressure [12][13][14]. Authors recommend that, in cities, 1-10 ha of green space should be accessible within 5 min walk of the residence, i.e., 300-500 m [15].…”

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Green Spaces, Land Cover, Street Trees and Hypertension in the Megacity of São Paulo

Moreira

Polizel

Santos

et al. 2020

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Proximity to green spaces has been shown to be beneficial to several cardiovascular outcomes in urban spaces. Few studies, however, have analyzed the relationship between these outcomes and green space or land cover uses in low–medium income megacities, where the consequences of rapid and inordinate urbanization impose several health hazards. This study used a subgroup of the dataset from The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health ELSA-BRASIL (n = 3418) to identify the correlation between the medical diagnosis of hypertension and green spaces in the megacity of São Paulo. Land cover classification was performed based on the random forest algorithm using geometrically corrected aerial photography (orthophoto). Three different indicators of exposure to green spaces were used: number of street trees, land cover and number of parks within 1 km. We used logistic regression models to obtain the association of the metrics exposure and health outcomes. The number of street trees in the regional governments (OR = 0.937 and number of parks within 1 km (OR = 0.876) were inversely associated with a diagnosis of hypertension. Sixty-three percent of the population had no parks within 1 km of their residence. Our data indicate the need to encourage large-scale street tree planting and increase the number of qualified parks in megacities.

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confidence: 99%

Green Spaces, Land Cover, Street Trees and Hypertension in the Megacity of São Paulo

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Polizel

Santos

et al. 2020

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“…The research studies on green spaces in Poland cover quantitative studies in the country and in selected cities [47][48][49] as well as spatial analyses related to the accessibility of green spaces [16,17,30,[50][51][52]. Other presented research studies concern ecosystem services [53], allotment gardens [33,34,54], urban planning [55], the management strategy of the Białowieża Forest [56] and the influence of the vicinity of greenery on housing prices [57,58].…”

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“…The area of public green spaces with a recreational function, such as parks and squares, was 618. 48 In 2018, in Krakow, it was decided to establish 18 pocket parks-one in each district. Such parks are important for local communities [71] and their function can be adapted to the needs of local residents [26].…”

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Public Green Space Policy Implementation: A Case Study of Krakow, Poland

Kwartnik-Pruc

Trembecka

2021

Sustainability

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Green space is essential for the implementation of the idea of sustainable urban development. This paper contains original research on the implementation of local government tasks in the development of public green space. The aim of this research was to analyse the actions taken by the municipal authorities regarding the development of public green space, including the acquisition of real properties, the regulation of their legal status, as well as the adoption of planning and programme documents. The Polish Central Statistical Office data on the public green space of the largest cities in Poland were analysed in order to determine the dynamics of changes. Then, the focus was placed on Krakow, where the authors analysed in detail the distribution and type of urban green space as well as the actions taken by the Municipality to both extend it and to protect it against building development. The criterion of green space accessibility to city residents was indicated as a necessary aspect to be considered in the overall assessment of the existing greenery. The conclusions include the assessment of the actions of the Krakow authorities and the observed trends in the development of public green space.

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“…The latter encompassing the aesthetic, spiritual, educational, recreational, and tourist forest value [2]. Studies on the benefits of urban green spaces, including urban forests, report positive effects on healthy living in urban areas [3,4]. Moreover, not only larger enclosed green spaces, but also smaller, even individual roadside trees have an impact on our health [5].…”

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Visiting the Forest with Kindergarten Children: Forest Suitability

Nastran

2020

Forests

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By providing ecosystem services, urban forests contribute significantly to the well-being of urban populations. Urban forests, along with other urban green spaces, are often the closest natural environment in the city where a child can play. The majority of pre-school children spend a large part of the day in kindergarten, which means that forest visits should have a prominent place in the kindergarten curriculum. Therefore, this study focuses on making the forest more suitable and thus more accessible for visits with children. The first goal of the research is to identify teachers’ preferences for the forest environment they visit with a group of pre-school children. The second goal is to present a forest suitability model for a visit with kindergarten children based on the teachers’ preferences. Based on the research survey conducted among the teachers in Slovenian public kindergartens, we formed and evaluated the criteria for the construction of a model of forest suitability for a visit with children. As the most important requirement for visiting a forest, the teachers note its proximity. They prefer a mature, mixed forest, with a bit of undergrowth, dead wood, and a presence of water and a meadow. Based on the identified criteria, we used the multi-criteria evaluation method in the GIS-environment in order to build a model of urban forest suitability for a visit with kindergarten groups of children in the study area of the City of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The results are useful in urban forest planning and management to ensure better forest suitability and accessibility for visits by children. Suitability maps can be used as one of the spatial foundations necessary for an integrated urban forest planning with emphasis on social functions. The model can be adapted beyond Slovenia to different spatial and social requirements and contexts.

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

Cited by 14 publications

References 17 publications

Green Spaces, Land Cover, Street Trees and Hypertension in the Megacity of São Paulo

Green Spaces, Land Cover, Street Trees and Hypertension in the Megacity of São Paulo

Public Green Space Policy Implementation: A Case Study of Krakow, Poland

Visiting the Forest with Kindergarten Children: Forest Suitability

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