Justice implications of household access to alternative water and electricity

Fatti, Christina Culwick; Khanyile, Samkelisiwe

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“…Post-apartheid urban planning is characterised by ambitions of enhancing equity through the provision of basic infrastructure and services. (48) South African municipal governments faced serious infrastructure deficits in the wake of apartheid. Moreover, Johannesburg is a major economic node that has experienced fast population growth since 1990 due to inmigration in addition to natural population increase, which has placed further pressure on basic service provision.…”

Section: B Park Access Equity In Johannesburgmentioning

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“…Proximity and access for socio-economically disadvantaged groups mean proportionally better access to the benefits and ecosystem services derived from parks, which can help alleviate some of the negative implications of urban development by improving urban environments and quality of life, particularly in underserved areas. (89) The results reveal a complex relationship between different interpretations of park access and various socio-economic considerations. The statistical analysis reveals the significance of different variables on park access equity in Johannesburg, as measured by the number of parks and distance to parks.…”

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Interrogating park access and equity in Johannesburg, South Africa

Khanyile¹,

Fatti²

2022

Environment and Urbanization

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Equitable access to green spaces is essential in cities, especially those with complex socio-economic challenges. This study considers how socio-economic characteristics influence traditional park access measures, using a geographically weighted regression (GWR) to analyse park access equity in Johannesburg. The use of a spatially sensitive statistical approach enables a more nuanced analysis of equity than previous studies have permitted in Johannesburg, thus empowering better park access planning. The method considers the number of parks and distance to the nearest park as important access measures. The study shows a complex relationship between different interpretations of park access relative to various socio-economic considerations, such as population density, unemployment rates and education levels, and that inequity in access to park space according to these measures varies across the city. The findings offer an opportunity for an improved understanding of local environmental justice and could potentially inform more equitable park planning and management policies in cities.

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Section: B Park Access Equity In Johannesburgmentioning

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