Assessing the performance of urban open space for achieving sustainable and resilient cities: A pilot study of two urban parks in Dublin, Ireland

Wang, Jinxuan; Foley, Karen

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127180

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“…The identified variables are given evaluation criteria that enables the users to measure their satisfaction level, for example in case of pathways under landscape elements, the users were asked about their satisfaction level with respect to pathway width, pathway surface and connectivity. (SA2) Usage/occupancy Social Interaction in park, Gender Distribution in park [3], [4] (SA3) Programmed Activities…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other facilities: Children's play equipment, Jogging Track, Outdoor fitness gym, Yoga Area, Drinking water facilities, Toilets / Rest room [4], [6] Site Furniture: Benches/ seating areas, Litter bins, Information signs [3], [4], [5] (PA4) Universal-design elements…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Rest areas for elderly, Handicap access & Braille access [3], [7] (PA5) Landscape Elements Soft Landscape-Vegetation: Tree location, Variety in vegetation (trees / shrubs/ ground cover), Sense of nature [2], [7] Hard Landscape-Paving: Pathway connectivity, width, surface, Shade structures [5], [7] (PA6) Maintenance & management Maintenance office functioning, Quality of the equipment, Cleanliness in park, Repair works frequency [2], [6] (EA) Environmental attributes (EA1) Air Quality Pollution in park, Wind flow in the park [9], [8] (EA2) Site planning Water drainage, Rain water Harvesting in park, Solar Recharge observation (EA3) Biodiversity Biodiversity in Plant species and fauna species [2], [3], [4], [7] (EA4) Climate Control Shaded pathways, Shade structures for peak hot spots [4], [7], [8] The study construct, sub-constructs and variable distribution in Table 1; framed by Authors 2022.…”

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Assessing user satisfaction of urban parks for sustainable cities: A pilot study of two urban parks in Chennai, India

Amraotkar,

Gangopadhyay

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Parks are significant potential spaces in the urban environment and it can provide multiple socio-ecological benefits, when appropriately planned, designed and managed. It presents a vital opportunity to enhance the sustainability in cities and it also improves the local quality of life by providing access to recreation and public health. To create more sustainable and liveable cities, it is essential to assess the performance of urban parks from the user’s perspective and understand their preferences. The aim of the current research article is to identify crucial parameters, their significance and assessment methods to achieve user satisfaction in an urban park setting. Critical analysis of literature forms the substratum for the identified parameters. These identified parameters are then used in the evaluation of two urban parks in Chennai, India through documentation and questionnaire survey. A user satisfaction survey based on the identified parameters and a user preference survey are included in the questionnaire. A grading method is developed based on the hierarchy of user’s satisfaction. The relationship between the park’s attributes and people’s satisfaction in urban parks was investigated in this study to ameliorate the overall performance of the parks. The study can be conducted in other cities too to aid the design professionals, urban decision-makers, landscape architects, and other stakeholders in evaluating the performance of the existing urban parks and assisting them in designing and setting up the urban parks from the users’ perspective so as to enhance more liveable communities.

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Section: Study Constructmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Study Constructmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessing user satisfaction of urban parks for sustainable cities: A pilot study of two urban parks in Chennai, India

Amraotkar,

Gangopadhyay

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…They also serve as a valuable tool to ensure greater food and environmental security and combat environmental degradation and speculation [21][22][23]. In this sense, by acting on people's well-being and encouraging local sustainable development, urban areas and metropolitan parks can be determinants to effectively improve resilience [24,25].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effects of the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Use and Perceptions of Metropolitan Agricultural Parks—Evidence from Milan and Naples of Urban and Environmental Resilience

Rusciano

Gatto

2022

Sustainability

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This article describes the multi-function of the metropolitan agricultural parks (MAPs) in Milan (Parco Agricolo Sud Milano) and Naples (Parco De Filippo) and their resilience within the last COVID-19 lockdown period. These parks play an important role in the urban regeneration and social inclusion processes in their relative metropolitan areas. Nevertheless, the restrictions imposed to limit COVID-19 contagions have imposed their closure or severely limited their activities, with evident consequences for the local population’s well-being. This study’s novelty is twofold: it is the first study examining the resilience and sustainability impact of MAPs during COVID-19; additionally, it is the first survey making use of Milan and Naples practices. The work uses primary and secondary data and mixed methods. Exploiting a document analysis and the elaboration of a semi-structured interview with the directors, the article lists the multiple functions of the parks and underlines their multidimensional governance vocations for fostering sustainable development—environmental, economic and social functions. The study also reveals that, during the lockdown, the parks’ activities were strongly reduced or restructured. Recreational and educational activities were lifted in Parco Agricolo Sud in Milan whilst local farms restructured their food supply and fostered their network and linkages with the urban distribution channels. MAP in Naples had to stop its activities and reorganize into a smart-working system. Lastly, our study found that economic and farm network activities were resumed with greater urgency in Milan, whereas in Naples the recovery of the social practices has taken on greater importance.

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“…Research by Hanan in 2013 emphasized the current trend in university campuses where students’ learning activities have also shifted to outdoor spaces, resulting in the formation of a strong sense of place and strong attachment to the school [ 6 ]. OSoC as one of the cities’ open space suppliers can contribute to various aspects, including urban resilience, when properly designed [ 7 ]. To ensure the functionality of OSoC as a social infrastructure in this stressful time due to the pandemic, health and safety measures are urgently needed.…”

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A Spatial Adaptation Strategy for Safe Campus Open Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Korea University

Manifesty

Lee

2022

IJERPH

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Open spaces on campus offer various opportunities for students. However, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected students’ comfort when occupying open spaces on campus. The purpose of this study is to investigate possible spatial adaptation strategies for safe campus open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this research, a case study was conducted using a mixed methodology with behavioral mapping that investigated students’ perceptions at Korea University, Seoul, Korea. A qualitative approach was first conducted with behavioral mapping; the results show that despite some behavioral and spatial changes, people still occupy open spaces on campus for various meaningful activities. A quantitative approach with structural equation modeling (SEM) was also conducted to understand the required spatial modifications to improve the safety of open spaces on campus. The positive correlation between (i) social distancing measures, (ii) health protocols, and (iii) accessibility and occupational comfort with (iv) individuals’ fear of COVID-19 as a positive moderation are the four hypotheses proposed in this study. The results suggest that social distancing measures have no correlation with occupational comfort, while accessibility has the largest positive correlation. Suggestions are presented for providing accessible and equally distributed open spaces on campus to avoid overcrowding. Spatial health protocols are also found to positively correlate with occupational comfort, and the perception of the severity of COVID-19 strengthens this correlation. Tangible physical measures to prevent the spread of the virus are necessary to improve students’ sense of comfort and safety in open spaces on campus.

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Assessing the performance of urban open space for achieving sustainable and resilient cities: A pilot study of two urban parks in Dublin, Ireland

Cited by 30 publications

References 30 publications

Assessing user satisfaction of urban parks for sustainable cities: A pilot study of two urban parks in Chennai, India

Assessing user satisfaction of urban parks for sustainable cities: A pilot study of two urban parks in Chennai, India

Effects of the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Use and Perceptions of Metropolitan Agricultural Parks—Evidence from Milan and Naples of Urban and Environmental Resilience

A Spatial Adaptation Strategy for Safe Campus Open Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Korea University

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