The role of the state in preserving urban green infrastructure - National Urban Parks in Finland and Sweden

Slätmo, Elin; Nilsson, Kjell; Huynh, Diana

doi:10.1080/09640568.2021.1949968

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“…The sectoral structure of the above-mentioned direction should optimally play an intermediary role between authorities of different levels, communities, and urban parks (Slätmo et al, 2022). Its important function should be practical collaboration with international organisations in the realm of park improvement.…”

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Urban parks as an important component of environmental infrastructure: Biodiversity conservation and recreational opportunities

Myalkovsky,

Plahtiy,

Bezvikonnyi

et al. 2023

Ukr. j. for. wood sci.

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The ecological development of a modern urbanised territory is grounded in the fundamental concepts of sustainable green development, the concept of which reflects the satisfaction of the city’s needs while preserving the environment. The study has the objective of formulating recommendations to enhance the institutional structure of urban parks. These recommendations are aimed at aligning park operations with the principles of sustainable green development in cities. Additionally, the study seeks to improve the social and economic efficiency of the environmental infrastructure in urban areas. To achieve these goals, the study employed general scientific methods of cognition. They include analysis, abstraction, synthesis, induction, and deduction. The study also utilized methods of specification and formalisation. Throughout the research, the focus was on investigating the existing state of the management system for urban parks and evaluating the reserves of their recreational capabilities. It is established that the park economy of Ukraine is currently functioning in isolation, so the environmental optimisation of this area requires the formation of a modern approach to the management and organisation system. It has been determined that green areas of the city are a basic prerequisite for preserving the species diversity of local ecosystems. The primary directions for development of urban park systems in the direction of recreation are highlighted. The specifics of their management process with the involvement of modern monitoring and investment opportunities are investigated, and further development prospects are outlined. The study recommends key measures to improve the situation in the examined field. These measures encompass the enhancement of recreational opportunities within parks, the monitoring and control of anthropogenic impact on the environment, the regulation of quality and safety standards, and the preservation of biodiversity in local ecosystems. The practical significance of the research results is evident in their potential application in the development of programs. These programs are designed to enhance the efficiency of urban parks, elevate their recreational value, and establish a resilient ecological park network in Ukraine

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confidence: 99%

Urban parks as an important component of environmental infrastructure: Biodiversity conservation and recreational opportunities

Myalkovsky,

Plahtiy,

Bezvikonnyi

et al. 2023

Ukr. j. for. wood sci.

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“…The United Nations Environment Programme is among the most vocal international supporters of nature-based solutions in the urban setting (UNEP and Italian Presidency of the G20, 2021). On a local level, planning dwellings and incorporating natural elements in this highly regulated environment resonates among scholarly circles across Europe (Eidenskog, 2021;Slätmo, Nilsson and Huynh, 2021;Stimilli and Sargolini, 2021;Yuille, 2021). In France, parks are praised as laboratories of health and well-being (Brua, 2021).…”

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Reflections on Green Spaces and Urban Leadership from Riga

Šime

2023

HSSL

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Emerging Urban Leaders programme hosted by the Salzburg Global Seminar coincides with the green spaces and places gaining attention internationally and Europe-wide. This focus on the green areas as crucial enablers of sustainability and quality of life of the city dwellers sets excellent grounds for a concise autoethnographic overview of how the vast green infrastructure in and around Riga serves the urban zest to explore and benefit from safe and enjoyable spaces for recreational, educational and fitness activities during the pandemic.

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“…As well as building construction, greenspace establishment and management are also tightly regulated in Finland (Lahden kaupunki 2021b ). The law requires public hearings of development plans (Slätmo et al 2022 ), which places significant emphasis on incorporating public opinions and participation into urban planning, including environmental considerations (Lawrence 2022 ).…”

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Where economic parity meets ecology: Neither biodiversity nor ecosystem integrity values relate to wealth in the context of a medium-sized Finnish city

Rautjärvi,

MacGregor-Fors

2023

Ambio

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Ecological conditions are heavily influenced by human–environment interactions, which is why understanding the relationships between people and nature is crucial. While earlier studies have indicated a pattern of positive correlations between economic wealth and biodiversity in urban areas, there are some examples that suggest that such associations are more intricate than initially presumed. In this study, we aimed to assess whether such a relation holds in Lahti, a medium-sized city in southern Finland, considering two biodiversity proxies (i.e., bird and woody plant species richness) and the Urban Ecosystem Integrity Index (UEII) of the city. Our results show no clear relationship between economic wealth (average annual income per statistical area) reported for 2019 and the two assessed biodiversity proxies and the UEII. These findings shed new light on the “luxury effect” in urban areas and reveal the nature of such relationship in highly green cities embedded in economic parity scenarios.

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The role of the state in preserving urban green infrastructure - National Urban Parks in Finland and Sweden

Cited by 6 publications

References 52 publications

Urban parks as an important component of environmental infrastructure: Biodiversity conservation and recreational opportunities

Urban parks as an important component of environmental infrastructure: Biodiversity conservation and recreational opportunities

Reflections on Green Spaces and Urban Leadership from Riga

Where economic parity meets ecology: Neither biodiversity nor ecosystem integrity values relate to wealth in the context of a medium-sized Finnish city

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