Ecosystem Service Use and the Motivations for Use in Central Parks in Three European Cities

Priess, Joerg A.; Misiūnė, Ieva; Palliwoda, Julia

doi:10.3390/land10020154

Cited by 20 publications

(7 citation statements)

References 69 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…To date, it is still challenging to collect detailed information on urban park usage and visitor profiles [18]. Information on park visitation patterns is usually collected based on observations or questionnaire surveys [19][20][21][22]. Applying these methods provides researchers with a wealth of detailed information about visitors' personal experiences, behaviour, and perceptions of the parks they visit [21][22][23].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Information on park visitation patterns is usually collected based on observations or questionnaire surveys [19][20][21][22]. Applying these methods provides researchers with a wealth of detailed information about visitors' personal experiences, behaviour, and perceptions of the parks they visit [21][22][23]. However, the way in which researchers word their questions may affect responses [24,25].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Patterns of Urban Green Space Use Applying Social Media Data: A Systematic Literature Review

Zabelskyte

Kabisch

Stasiškienė

2022

Land

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Scientific interest in the potential of urban green spaces, particularly urban parks, to improve health and well-being is increasing. Traditional research methods such as observations and surveys have recently been complemented by the use of social media data to understand park visitation patterns. We aimed to provide a systematic overview of how social media data have been applied to identify patterns of urban park use, as well as the advantages and limitations of using social media data in the context of urban park studies. We used the PRISMA method to conduct a systematic literature analysis. Our main findings show that the 22 eligible papers reviewed mainly used social media data to analyse urban park visitors’ needs and demands, and to identify essential park attributes, popular activities, and the spatial, social, and ecological coherence between visitors and parks. The review allowed us to identify the advantages and limitations of using social media data in such research. These advantages include a large database, real-time data, and cost and time savings in data generation of social media data. The identified limitations of using social media data include potentially biased information, a lack of socio-demographic data, and privacy settings on social media platforms. Given the identified advantages and limitations of using social media data in researching urban park visitation patterns, we conclude that the use of social media data as supplementary data constitutes a significant advantage. However, we should critically evaluate the possible risk of bias when using social media data.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Patterns of Urban Green Space Use Applying Social Media Data: A Systematic Literature Review

Zabelskyte

Kabisch

Stasiškienė

2022

Land

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…For frequent park users, a distance within 1000 m was better. Priess et al [ 50 ] discovered that walking is the most common way to visit parks and the maximum limit of walking distance is 900 m, which equivalent to 15 min of walking time. The second indicator, along with distance, is travel time.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Connectedness among Urban Parks from the Users’ Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review

Dali

Nordin

2023

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Although many benefits of urban green space networks have been consistently demonstrated, most of the discussion on space connectivity has concentrated on ecological aspects, such as patch–corridor–matrix connectivity. There are limited systematic studies that have investigated the connectedness between urban parks and people. This study aimed to explore the connectedness among urban parks from the users’ perspective by using a systematic literature review. By following the PRISMA protocol and analyzing 54 studies from Scopus and Web of Science between 2017 and 2022, we proposed the concepts of physical connectedness and perceived connectedness. The “physical connectedness” contained the dimensions of road attributes and park attributes, as well as six categories including physical accessibility, street connectivity, the street environment, spatial scale, facilities and amenities, and natural elements. The “perceived connectedness” mainly referred to people’s perception of the physical environment. The four categories were perceived accessibility, perceived safety, aesthetics, and Kaplan’s perceptual model. Finally, in terms of individual attributes, the impact of sociodemographic factors (age, gender, income, education, and occupation) and the motivation for activity on park connectedness were also taken into account. On the basis of our findings, this study suggested that park connectedness should not only focus on physical connectedness but also perceived connectedness.

show abstract

“…Urban Accessibility [31][32][33][34] Bike parking [35][36][37][38] Green areas Accessibility [39][40][41][42][43][44][45] Accessibility to waste separate collection rubbish bins [46][47][48][49] Household waste recycling centre accessibility [20,[50][51][52][53] Public services accessibility [54][55][56][57][58] In addition to the reviewed references, we can also find literature that focuses on using GIS for sustainability assessments in several contexts, as in the following articles related to resilience in historic urban areas [59], spatial accessibility [60], walkability indicators [61] and sustainable urban growth [62].…”

Section: Sustainability Indicators Referencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainability Assessment through Urban Accessibility Indicators and GIS in a Middle-Sized World Heritage City: The Case of Cáceres, Spain

2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The main objective of the research consists of quantifying the degree of sustainability of the city of Cáceres in terms of the inhabitant’s accessibility to public services through the use of GIS tools and urban indicators, taking into account two areas of study: The Historic Centre (PCH) and the city as a whole. The methodology applied is based on the criteria proposed by the Spanish Government derived from the Spanish Strategy for Urban and Local Sustainability (EESUL), which suggests suitable indicators for analysing urban environments. The degree of sustainability of the study areas, applied to the field of mobility and accessibility to public services, is evaluated through numerical calculations complementing the study with accessibility maps obtained using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools. The results show that the city of Cáceres is sustainable in terms of accessibility to bus stops, organic waste containers, household waste recycling centre, schools and education, health centres, and public administration. However, bike parking coverage and lanes, clothes and oil collection, and sports centres need to be further enhanced. In conclusion, there is little disparity in the results between the PCH and the city as a whole, not influenced by the fact that one of the areas is a consolidated historic area. This research has allowed some gaps in the topic to be addressed. However, the main limitation of this methodology consists in the need to have a considerable amount of initial starting data to be able to carry out the research. Finally, the sustainability analysis using urban indicators is considered a valuable source of information for the local manager, becoming a real planning tool in medium-sized cities.

show abstract

Ecosystem Service Use and the Motivations for Use in Central Parks in Three European Cities

Cited by 20 publications

References 69 publications

Patterns of Urban Green Space Use Applying Social Media Data: A Systematic Literature Review

Patterns of Urban Green Space Use Applying Social Media Data: A Systematic Literature Review

Connectedness among Urban Parks from the Users’ Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review

Sustainability Assessment through Urban Accessibility Indicators and GIS in a Middle-Sized World Heritage City: The Case of Cáceres, Spain

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About