Geospatial analysis of the distribution of urban green spaces: a study of four Indian cities

Kaur, Navjotpreet; Kaur, Mandeep; Padhi, Saumya Sibani; Singh, Kiran Kumari

doi:10.1080/23748834.2021.1941722

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“…Despite the UGS’s importance, the UGS are under severe threat due to rapid urban expansion (Arshad et al 2020 ; Wu et al 2019 ), one of the major drivers of UGS loss (Girma et al 2019 ). In developing countries such as India, unplanned urban expansion is considered a severe threat to UGS (Kaur et al 2021 ). This decreases access to green spaces (Arshad et al 2020 ) and the ecosystem services (ES) supplied.…”

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cultural ecosystem services from urban green spaces: a case from English Bazar Urban Agglomeration, Eastern India

Das

Saha

Pereira

2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Urban green space (UGS) provides multiple cultural ecosystem services (CES) and enhances people’s physical and mental well-being. The importance of UGS was more critical during crisis periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, UGS has been under severe threats due to rapid urban expansion and climate change. Particularly, the cities in developing countries have experienced a dramatic loss of green spaces due to land use and land cover (LULC) change. This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CES perception obtained from two public UGS, i.e., Subhankar Sishu Uddyan (SSU) and Bandh Road (BR) in English Bazar Urban Agglomeration (EBUA), Eastern India. A survey was performed to assess the valuation of CES, CES obtained from UGS, and the use of CES difference during partial (unlock phases) and after lockdown periods. The non-parametric tests were carried out to understand the significant differences between CES and UGS perceived by the respondents. Explanatory factor analysis was also performed to find the association among CES for each UGS. The results reported substantial variations of UGS use during partial and after lockdown periods. During the after-lockdown period, the UGS mainly were used for social relations (51%), spending time with relatives and friends (25%), spending time with children (11%) in SSU and walking (25%), spending time with relatives and friends (21%), and physical activities (17%) in BR. During the partial lockdown period, a significant difference between SSU and BR was recorded from social relations and health value among all CES. After the full lockdown period, a significant difference was observed in recreation, social relations, health, and aesthetic value. The frequency and duration of UGS use during partial lockdown periods substantially increased. About 12% of the total visitor visited UGS daily after the lockdown, whereas it was 4% during the partial lockdown. The study’s findings will assist urban planners and policymakers in understanding the need for UGS to promote the well-being of the citizens. Supplementary information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11356-023-26919-0.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cultural ecosystem services from urban green spaces: a case from English Bazar Urban Agglomeration, Eastern India

Das

Saha

Pereira

2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…In the Indian context, lack of adequate green spaces, their inequitable distribution (Kaur et al, 2021), and lack of inclusion of different social strata in development and management are observed (Mohapatra & Mohamed, 2015). Conjoined with the inequitable distri-bution and lack of access, specifically in under-privileged areas, an increase in land values and limited supply of land has led to tension between the use of land for green spaces and more lucrative residential projects and commercial activities (Zerah, 2007).…”

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“…In another study, Mohapatra and Mohamed (2013) explored the association between recreational use and attachment to neighbourhood open space. Kaur et al (2021) observed that there is an unequal distribution of green spaces among different social strata and argued for consideration of environmental justice in green spaces in the cities. Similarly, Singh et al (2010) discussed the lessons learned from urban forests and open green spaces in a city of India.…”

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Factors and Strategies for Environmental Justice in Organized Urban Green Space Development

Das

2022

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Increased demand for land for economic and residential purposes has engendered tensions among different land users in Indian cities. Consequently, the development and management of environmentally just and organized green spaces involve major challenges. In this article, using the context of three Indian cities (Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Kolkata), the factors that contribute to environmentally unjust development and management of organized green spaces were examined and various strategies that would lead to environmental justice were evaluated. A survey research method was used to collect data, followed by factor analysis and ordinal regression modelling. Findings suggest that factors under five principal components contributed to environmental injustice, including: community features and infrastructure related to organized green space; the economics of development and management of organized green space; linking green space to environment and health; spatial development, land use, and accessibility; and land availability and governance of the supply of green space. Strategies such as community-led, green space development and management; fair and equitable distribution of green spaces; improvement of accessibility; connecting green spaces to benefits of health; and mandatory linkage of built infrastructure with the provision of green spaces would ensure environmental justice.

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Addressing SDG 11.7: A Review of Literature on Urban Open Spaces in India

Badar,

Bahadure

2024

Sustainable Resilient Built Environments

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Geospatial analysis of the distribution of urban green spaces: a study of four Indian cities

Cited by 6 publications

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cultural ecosystem services from urban green spaces: a case from English Bazar Urban Agglomeration, Eastern India

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cultural ecosystem services from urban green spaces: a case from English Bazar Urban Agglomeration, Eastern India

Factors and Strategies for Environmental Justice in Organized Urban Green Space Development

Addressing SDG 11.7: A Review of Literature on Urban Open Spaces in India

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