Classification of institutional barriers affecting the availability, accessibility and attractiveness of urban green spaces

Biernacka, Magdalena; Kronenberg, Jakub

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2018.09.007

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“…Besides distance, the physical quality and the lack of safety and adequate equipment of such spaces can present significant obstacles to some social groups (Biernacka and Kronenberg 2018; see also Carmona 2010). Cultural minority groups may abstain from using a green space due to its characteristics not corresponding to their needs or preferences (Kabisch and Haase 2014;Wolch, Byrne, and Newell 2014).…”

Section: Urban Greening From An Environmental Justice Perspectivementioning

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Justice and power relations in urban greening: can Lisbon’s urban greening strategies lead to more environmental justice?

Verheij

Nunes

2020

Local Environment

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Urban greening has become a prevalent tool in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation in cities. However, given its uneven social and spatial outcomes, urban greening is increasingly recognized as an environmental justice concern, straightly connected to issues of scale and power. In the framework of Lisbon's election as European Green Capital 2020, this paper examines the city's greening strategies and the related decision-making processes, based on a cross-analysis of the city-wide and longterm vision for urban greening and a localized and relatively unusual planning process for a new green space in the neighborhood of Marvila. Based on qualitative research carried out in-situ, we argue that Lisbon's greening strategies are part of a 'green capital' discourse, which falls short on addressing environmental justice concerns. Focus is placed on global and top-down priorities related to climate change adaptation, and on addressing spatial disparities in green space distribution, while failing to acknowledge the importance of procedural justice aspects related to local recognition and participation. Our findings show how representative and democratic forms of knowledge exchange allow the empowerment and negotiation of multi-scalar urban agendas and, therefore, more inclusive processes of environmental decision-making. By understanding environmental justice as an exercise of multiscalar governance, local solutions can be integrated alongside a comprehensive and long-term vision for green space development.

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Section: Urban Greening From An Environmental Justice Perspectivementioning

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Justice and power relations in urban greening: can Lisbon’s urban greening strategies lead to more environmental justice?

Verheij

Nunes

2020

Local Environment

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“…Even more methodological inconsistency can emerge, as 'availability' of UGSs can be also defined differently, ranging from the physical existence or the available amount of UGS, to more ambiguous 'perception' of its accessibility, or even mere 'attractiveness' (Biernacka, Kronenberg, 2018). There are different aspects of UGSs that should be distinguished for the sake of availability analysis.…”

Section: Urban Green Space Availability and Environmental Justicementioning

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“…density of vegetation and topographic variability); 5) security and safety (the presence or absence of rangers or police); 6) park maintenance (how vegetation and park facilities and fixtures are maintained); 7) attractiveness of the neighbourhood, e.g. alternative recreational opportunities such as shopping centres; and 8) potential users' knowledge and awareness of parks (Smith, 1980;Fesenmaier, Lieber, 1985;Spotts, Stynes, 1985;Talen, Anselin, 1998;Bedimo-Rung, Mowen, Cohen, 2005;Brownlow, 2006b;Saelens et al, 2006;Biernacka, Kronenberg, 2018).…”

Section: Urban Green Space Availability and Environmental Justicementioning

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Environmental Justice in the Context of Urban Green Space Availability

Koprowska

2020

Folia Oeconomica

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Environmental justice is a term that includes both exposure to environmental ‘bads’ as well as access to environmental ‘goods’ which might be unequally experienced by different socio‑economic groups. In other words, environmental justice scholars study whether everybody can have an equal right to a healthy, nurturing environment which supports their development and well‑being. The environmental justice movement arose in response to the so‑called ‘environmental racism’ in the USA which affected communities of blue‑collar workers, people with lower income and of Afro‑American, Asian, Latin or native origins. Although initially environmental (in)justice was rooted in racial discrimination in the USA, nowadays it encompasses a wider range of issues, including problems at the local and global level, from degradation and pollution of natural resources to aspects related to spatial planning. Unequal access to environmental amenities – such as green spaces – was not the main focus of the discourse, however, it is gaining attention nowadays, especially in the context of urban environment. Urban green spaces influence health and well‑being of urban residents, but access to them can be uneven in terms of socio‑spatial heterogeneity. Growing challenges of living in cities, related to, among others, climate change, densification or sprawling of developments, urban heat islands, and other nuisances, require sustainable management of green spaces and provision of equal (socially just) access to benefits provided by these areas. Moreover, another important aspect of the discussion is linked to potentially beneficial planning decisions (e.g. increasing availability of urban green spaces) and their long‑term consequences, which may eventually lead to gentrification and increased social inequalities (environmental injustice). Complexity of the problem related to availability of green spaces in cities needs an interdisciplinary approach which combines ecological, spatial and socio‑economic aspects. The article reviews the current state‑of‑the‑art literature in the field of environmental justice, with particular emphasis on green space availability in the context of urban environment.

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“…This increases users' satisfaction through functional spaces and aesthetic values. The attractiveness of UGS also corresponds to users' need, expectation, and preference; with bigger and more attractive spaces, they justify users' reasons for visiting and encourage them to have a longer duration of staying and spending time (Biernacka & Kronenberg, 2018). However, interestingly, the larger size of UGS appearing to attract more people to come because of its multipurpose function may somehow cause users' dissatisfaction due to negative externalities, i.e., overcrowding (Othman & Jafari, 2019) and noise issues produced by human activities (Nath et al, 2018).…”

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Spatial and Non-Spatial Factors Influencing Willingness to Pay (WTP) for Urban Green Spaces (UGS): A Review

Nordin¹,

Ling²,

Tan³

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With numerous ecosystem services of urban green spaces (UGS), contributing to sustainability and a better quality of life, UGS provision is perceived as a pivotal role in urban planning. However, concern arises as to what extent local governments have effectively provided good quality and adequate quantity of UGS for the public? Provisioning those UGS aspects has been given a low priority due to insufficient resources and the limited budget allocated by local governments. As such, maintenance and management effectiveness of UGS is detrimentally affected, resulting in disused, overused spaces and thus hot spots for crimes. Therefore, public monetary contribution via taxation is suggested as an alternative to ensuring the continuity and sustainability of UGS services. This review paper is vital to identify and showcase specific factors and mediators, influencing the willingness to pay (WTP) of residents/users for UGS services. Methodologically, after conducting Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) for the purpose of article screening and selection based on the two primary databases (Google Scholar and Elsevier), this paper reviewed 18 journal articles, from the year 2013 to 2020. Along with the indirect sub-factors, namely environmental behaviour/attitude and socioeconomic profiles of users, there are three main spatial and non-spatial variables (factors) identified: (i) accessibility/proximity to the nearest UGS; (ii) quantity/adequacy of UGS; and (iii) quality of UGS within a township area, influencing satisfaction and enjoyment as well as reasons and frequency of park visiting of users (mediators), which consequently affect their WTP for UGS.

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Classification of institutional barriers affecting the availability, accessibility and attractiveness of urban green spaces

Cited by 130 publications

References 39 publications

Justice and power relations in urban greening: can Lisbon’s urban greening strategies lead to more environmental justice?

Justice and power relations in urban greening: can Lisbon’s urban greening strategies lead to more environmental justice?

Environmental Justice in the Context of Urban Green Space Availability

Spatial and Non-Spatial Factors Influencing Willingness to Pay (WTP) for Urban Green Spaces (UGS): A Review

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