Urban green space accessibility changes in a high-density city: A case study of Macau from 2010 to 2015

Ye, Changdong; Hu, Lingqian; Li, Min

doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2017.11.009

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“…Green Space Proximity Table 4 shows that the vast majority of studies found that high-SES people live in closer proximity to parks than low-SES people (inequity, 74%, n = 20), followed by studies uncovering mixed or non-significant findings (19%, n = 5) and studies highlighting that low-SES people are advantaged (equity, 7%, n = 2). Regarding race-ethnicity, one study found that ethnically advantaged groups in Macau, China live closer to parks [103], while another uncovered mixed findings for Santa Cruz, Bolivia [47]. When classifying findings based on the thresholds used to measure proximity, we found consistently inequitable results among studies that used no thresholds (79%, n = 11), thresholds between 501 and 1000 m (75%, n = 3), and thresholds above 1000 m (100%, n = 3).…”

Section: Results: Do Inequities In the Global South Reflect Those In mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A few studies exemplify the trends displayed in Tables 4-7. For proximity, studies in six Chinese cities (e.g., Shanghai, Beijing, Zhongshan, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Macau) showed that high-SES people tend to live closer to urban green spaces than low-SES people, with effect sizes ranging from large to very small [74,81,82,91,92,94,95,97,98,100,101,103,104]. Depending on the methods and sample size, studies focusing on the same city found contrasting results.…”

Section: Results: Do Inequities In the Global South Vary Based On Geomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Other authors argue that institutional and policy changes that overturn the roots of inequities are necessary [73] and that such efforts should include participatory planning processes that include residents' needs [25,90]. In addition, some authors note that, due to high residential densities and urbanization rates, some Global South cities should focus on building small, walkable parks [20,103] and on transforming unused vacant land [88,119] rather than seeking to build large urban green spaces. Finally, several authors have argued that, in order to address inequities in green space quality, cities should retrofit existing parks by adding new amenities and improving maintenance [21,47,96].…”

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“…Thus, to implement obesity reduction programs, cities should design green spaces to accommodate religious beliefs, for example, by including spaces for prayer in Muslim majority cities. Further, establishing or improving small green spaces [20,103], also by transforming unused vacant lots [88,119], can bring significant health benefits. Indeed, small green spaces that are designed to meet resident's aesthetic preferences may provide as much psychological restoration, which improves psychological well-being and reduces stress [126], as larger green spaces [39].…”

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Access to Urban Green Space in Cities of the Global South: A Systematic Literature Review

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This review examines disparities in access to urban green space (UGS) based on socioeconomic status (SES) and race-ethnicity in Global South cities. It was motivated by documented human health and ecosystem services benefits of UGS in Global South countries and UGS planning barriers in rapidly urbanizing cities. Additionally, another review of Global North UGS studies uncovered that high-SES and White people have access to a higher quantity of higher quality UGSs than low-SES and racial-ethnic minority people but that no clear differences exist regarding who lives closer to UGS. Thus, we conducted a systematic review to uncover (1) whether UGS inequities in Global North cities are evident in Global South cities and (2) whether inequities in the Global South vary between continents. Through the PRISMA approach and five inclusion criteria, we identified 46 peer-reviewed articles that measured SES or racial-ethnic disparities in access to UGS in Global South cities. We found inequities for UGS quantity (high-SES people are advantaged in 85% of cases) and UGS proximity (74% of cases). Inequities were less consistent for UGS quality (65% of cases). We also found that UGS inequities were consistent across African, Asian, and Latin American cities. These findings suggest that Global South cities experience similar inequities in UGS quantity and quality as Global North cities, but that the former also face inequities in UGS proximity.

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Section: Results: Do Inequities In the Global South Vary Based On Geomentioning

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Access to Urban Green Space in Cities of the Global South: A Systematic Literature Review

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“…The positive effects of open green areas on human are known by everyone. However urban green spaces are important for urban residents' well-being, especially in these dense urban areas [2] . Urban dwellers have become aggressive, miserable and introvert by losing their natural behaviors as a result of separation of human beings from their natural environment and atrophy of their sense of belonging to nature.…”

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Use of green area of Kastamonu: Case study of Clock Tower

Sakıcı

2018

Environ Soc Psychol

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Abstract:The aim of this study is to show which areas mainly preferred when the people want to carry out recreational activities in the Kastamonu city center and determine the appropriateness of this area for recreative activity. A questionnaire study was conducted with 100 randomly selected people in order to determine the most frequently used open green area in terms of recreational activity in Kastamonu and the results showed that 89% of the participants prefer the Clock Tower. Thus Clock Tower was determined as a research area in this study. It is revealed the current state of the Clock Tower in scope of the study: plants are used in this area and the purpose of use of these plants is determined and how frequently users use this area and the reasons for not frequent use. In addition, activities that are effected in the area and changes in mood after using the area. The second survey study was conducted on users of the area consisting of 118 people. It is revealed space features existing at Clock Tower and events area identified after that space features that users want to be in this area and events areas. Thus, the aim of the area is to determine the users' expectations and the deficiencies and problems in this area.

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Urban equilibrium: legal imperatives for sustainable development and habitat preservation in Shenzhen, China

Zhanwen,

Islam

2024

Urban Ecosyst

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Shenzhen, a bustling metropolis in China, is currently grappling with the delicate balance between urban expansion and environmental preservation. This study finds that the disintegration of habitats due to urban development in Shenzhen city significantly impacts the ecosystem of animals and plants, detrimentally altering their living conditions. The study results reveal that the expansion of construction land in China has surged by an impressive 84.39% between 2000 and 2020, which has come at the cost of diminishing wetlands, farmland, and woodlands by 57.24%, 16.58%, and 1.86%, respectively. Between 1980–2020, the urban expanse of Shenzhen expanded dramatically, growing from 16.0 square kilometres to 850.2 square kilometres. This transformation was primarily driven by the rapid conversion of forested areas, which saw a staggering decrease of approximately 300% to 780 km2 by 2020. Additionally, half of Shenzhen’s expansion can be attributed to the transformation of agricultural land, with an additional 40% stemming from the clearing of forests and approximately 9% resulting from the decrease in water resources. Furthermore, non-urban green spaces, particularly built-up areas, have significantly expanded, now encompassing approximately 60% of the city in 2018. Therefore, based on the existing literature and authoritative legal texts, this study aims to examine the legal frameworks of the Shenzhen government and, along with China’s national legislation, to make room for wildlife and biodiversity conservation in a metropolis like Shenzhen.

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Urban green space accessibility changes in a high-density city: A case study of Macau from 2010 to 2015

Cited by 104 publications

References 56 publications

Access to Urban Green Space in Cities of the Global South: A Systematic Literature Review

Access to Urban Green Space in Cities of the Global South: A Systematic Literature Review

Use of green area of Kastamonu: Case study of Clock Tower

Urban equilibrium: legal imperatives for sustainable development and habitat preservation in Shenzhen, China

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