Quantitative Evaluation of Spatial Differentiation for Public Open Spaces in Urban Built-Up Areas by Assessing SDG 11.7: A Case of Deqing County

Urban public open spaces refer to open space between architectural structures in a city or urban agglomeration that is open for urban residents to conduct public exchanges and hold various activities. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.7 in the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development clearly states that the distribution characteristics of public open spaces are important indicators to measure the sustainable development of urban ecological society. In 2018, in order to implement the sustainable development agenda, China offered the example of Deqing to the world. Therefore, taking Deqing as an example, this paper uses geographic statistics and spatial analysis methods to quantitatively evaluate and visualize public open spaces in the built area in 2016 and analyzes the spatial pattern and relationship of the population. The results show that the public open spaces in the built-up area of Deqing have typical global and local spatial autocorrelation. The spatial pattern shows obvious differences in different parts of the built area and attributes of public open spaces. According to the results of correlation analysis, it can be seen that the decentralized characteristics of public open spaces have a significant relationship with the population agglomeration, and this correlation is also related to the types of public open spaces. The assessment results by SDG 11.7.1 indicate that the public open spaces in the built-up area of Deqing conform to the living needs of residents on the whole and have a humanized space design and good accessibility. However, the per capita public open spaces of towns and villages outside the built area are relatively low, and there is an imbalance in public open spaces. Therefore, more attention should be paid to constructing urban public open spaces fairly.

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Study of Physical Traces Toward Activities and Behaviour of Public Open Space Users (Case Study: Merdeka Square of Binjai City)

International Journal of Architecture and Urbanism ◽

10.32734/ijau.v3i3.3745 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 298-309

Author(s):

Novrial ◽

Marina Dwi Avisha

Keyword(s):

Open Space ◽

User Behavior ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Literature Study ◽

Open Spaces ◽

The Public ◽

Public Open Space ◽

And Behavior ◽

Public Open Spaces

Merdeka Square of Binjai City is one of the public open spaces in Binjai City, which has a variety of activities and various types of public open user behavior. Some users of public open space behavior do not use the square facilities by the function of public open spaces. This study aims to identify the physical traces left by the users, to know the activities and behavior of users of Merdeka Square in Binjai City. The method used is a literature study, direct observation accompanied by behavioral mapping and described descriptively with a qualitative approach. The results showed that the behavior of users did not use the facilities in accordance with their functions, such as using a badminton court as a place to play skateboard, and the activities of users who left a physical traces at the Merdeka Square in Binjai City, such as sitting and relaxing in the grass in the middle of the field. The physical traces left by the users of the Merdeka City Square in Binjai, among others, is damage to the grass area in the middle of the field and damaged sidewalk barriers.

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POLA PEMANFAATAN ALUN-ALUN SEBAGAI RUANG TERBUKA PUBLIK DI KOTA MAGELANG

LANGKAU BETANG JURNAL ARSITEKTUR ◽

10.26418/lantang.v8i2.42458 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 75

Author(s):

Refranisa Refranisa

Keyword(s):

Open Space ◽

Mapping Technique ◽

Open Spaces ◽

Space Utilization ◽

Tourist Attractions ◽

The Public ◽

Environmental Setting ◽

Physical Setting ◽

Spatial Use ◽

Public Open Spaces

Alun – alun kota Magelang merupakan salah satu ruang terbuka publik sekaligus Landmark Kota yang sering dikunjung oleh banyak orang, dimana banyak orang melakukan kegiatan sosial, ekonomi, dan berwisata. Setting lingkungan yang ditawarkan pada ruang terbuka publik mempengaruhi bagaimana pelakunya berkegiatan. Adanya kegiatan atraksi wisata, kuliner, permainan anak, dan olahraga menimbulkan adanya pola pemanfaatan ruang yang terjadi pada kawasan tersebut. Pola yang terebentuk didominasi oleh pelaku dan aktivitas yang menimbulkan intensitas kepadatan pada area tertentu. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah teknik behavioral mapping yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan pola pemanfaatan ruang didalam sebuah peta kemudian mengidentifikasi frekuensi pelaku dan aktivitas yang dilakukan serta menunjukan kaitannya dengan setting lingkungan yang ditawarkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola pemanfaatan ruang pada area tertentu kemudian memberikan berupa usulan desain yang dapat menunjang kegiatan pelaku dan aktifitas pada alun – alun Kota Magelang. Hasil temuan yang didapat adalah dapat diketahui bahwa, intensitas pemanfaatan ruang tertinggi terdapat pada setting fisik dancing fountain sebagai atraksi wisata yang dapat dinikmati oleh semua kalangan pengguna pada periode waktu akhir pekan.THE PATTERN OF UTILIZING THE PLANES AS A PUBLIC OPEN SPACE IN MAGELANG CITYMagelang City Square is one of the public open spaces as well as a City Landmark that is often visited by many people, where many people carry out social, economic, and tour activities. Environmental settings offered in public open spaces affect how the perpetrators carry out activities. The activities of tourist attractions, culinary delights, children's games, and sports have led to a pattern of spatial use that occurs in the area. The formed pattern is dominated by actors and activities that cause density intensity in certain areas. The analytical method used is the behavioral mapping technique which aims to describe the pattern of spatial use in a map, then identify the frequency of actors and activities carried out and show their relation to the environmental setting offered. The purpose of this study is to determine the pattern of space utilization in a certain area and then provide a form of design proposals that can support the activities of the actors and activities in Magelang City Square. The findings show that the highest intensity of space utilization is found in the physical setting of the dancing fountain as a tourist attraction that can be enjoyed by all users during the weekend.

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IMPORTANCE OF THE RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARD FOR SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: COMPARING SENSE OF COMMUNITY LEVELS IN SEMI-PRIVATE-PUBLIC OPEN SPACES

Journal of Green Building ◽

10.3992/1943-4618.14.2.177 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 177-202 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Abu Yousuf Swapan ◽

Joo Hwa Bay ◽

Dora Marinova

Keyword(s):

Sense Of Community ◽

Open Space ◽

Sustainable Design ◽

Living Environment ◽

Social Dimensions ◽

Open Spaces ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Development Agenda ◽

Important Concern ◽

Public Open Spaces

Sustainable design is emerging as an increasingly important concern for the global urban population. Usually sustainable design is associated with economic, ecological and social aspects with the importance of the physical environment often ignored, particularly in the social sciences. However, the physical and social dimensions should be inseparable in the sustainable development agenda. Increasingly, urban designers are emphasizing the link between physical design and sense of community in public open spaces, but there is limited research on the importance of residential streets and associated semi-open public spaces, such as verges, and private spaces, like the front yard. Using the case study method, including observation and a survey in the suburb of Subiaco in Perth, Western Australia, this article explores the significance of residential streets and the space typology of front yards in comparison to other outdoor open space types. The analysis of the front yard's contribution to the street and community can inform designers, developers, planners, policy makers and residents to achieve a more attractive inner city living environment.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR OPTIMIZING FLORA PARKS IN SURABAYA BASED ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Journal Publicuho ◽

10.35817/jpu.v4i4.22568 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

Author(s):

OKTARIZKA REVIANDANI

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Strategic Planning ◽

Open Space ◽

Management Program ◽

City Government ◽

Open Spaces ◽

Space Management ◽

The Public ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

The City

Public Green Open Space is one of the important components for managing the city. The Surabaya City Cleanliness and Green Open Space Service in terms of providing public green open space, namely the Flora Park. Flora Park is one of the parks in Surabaya that has the potential to fulfill community rights arising from the presence of public spaces, this can be seen from its strategic location and diversity of facilities. In achieving the optimization of the Flora Park, the Surabaya City Government has explained in the Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) of the Surabaya City Cleanliness and Green Open Space Service for 2016-2021, namely through the Green Open Space Management Program which includes activities for the arrangement of green open spaces, maintenance, and procurement of park and trail facilities. Green, and Maintenance and Procurement of Recreational Park Facilities and Infrastructure. Therefore, researchers chose the focus of strategic planning carried out by the Surabaya City Cleanliness and Green Open Space Service.This study aims to identify, identify and analyze the strategic planning carried out by the Surabaya City Cleanliness and Green Open Space Service in optimizing the Flora Park based on sustainable development in the city of Surabaya and to analyze the driving factors and inhibiting factors of strategic planning in the optimization of the Flora Park in the city of Surabaya. The type of research used in the preparation of this research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach.The results of this study indicate that the strategic planning in optimizing the Flora Park carried out by the Surabaya City Cleanliness and Green Open Space Service has been running quite smoothly. The strategy of the Surabaya City Cleanliness and Green Open Space Service in optimizing the Public Flora Park based on sustainable development is following the 3 pillars contained in sustainable development which include social-based strategies, economic-based strategies, and environment-based strategies. The driving factor in optimizing the Flora Park in Surabaya is having institutions or organizations involved in optimizing the Flora Park in Surabaya, green open space management programs, having human resources, very high community participation, and collaboration with the private sector. While the inhibiting factor that can affect the success of the optimization of the Flora Park in Surabaya is limited funds for the implementation of activities.

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Social Evaluation of Public Open Space Services and Their Impact on Well-Being: A Micro-Scale Assessment from a Coastal University

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13084372 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 4372

Author(s):

Abdullah Addas ◽

Ahmad Maghrabi

Keyword(s):

Open Space ◽

Environmental Changes ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Well Being ◽

Social Evaluation ◽

Open Spaces ◽

Rapid Urbanization ◽

Public Open Space ◽

The Impact ◽

Public Open Spaces

Public open spaces services have been shown to be profoundly affected by rapid urbanization and environmental changes, and in turn, they have influenced socio-cultural relationships and human well-being. However, the impact of these changes on public open space services (POSS) remains unexplored, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context. This study examines the socio-cultural influence of POSS on the King Abdulaziz University campus, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the impact of these services on well-being. A field survey and questionnaire were used to collect data. Non-parametric tests (Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests) were used to find significant differences in the importance of POSS as perceived by stakeholders based on socio-demographic attributes. Factor analysis was performed for 14 POSS to identify those that are most important. The study showed that (i) university stakeholders are closely linked to services provided by public open spaces (POS) and dependent on POSS, (ii) there were significant differences in the perceived importance of POSS according to gender, age, and social groups, and (iii) 70 to 90% of stakeholders reported POSS as having a positive impact on well-being. Thus, the findings will help design and plan POSS to meet the needs of society and promote well-being.

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The landscape concept of environment in Taman Gajah Mada Medan

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/922/1/012035 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 922 (1) ◽

pp. 012035

Author(s):

A F Abus ◽

T Lubis ◽

N A A Abus

Keyword(s):

Transition Zone ◽

General Public ◽

Outdoor Recreation ◽

Open Space ◽

Buffer Zone ◽

Open Spaces ◽

Public Open Space ◽

North Sumatra ◽

Sports Activities ◽

Public Open Spaces

Abstract Taman Gajah Mada is an outdoor recreation landscape located on Jalan Gajah Mada Medan, North Sumatra. Residents around Medan use this landscape to carry out sports activities. Usually, Taman Gajah Mada is visited by visitors in the morning and evening. Visitors who come in the morning usually come to just exercise. Meanwhile, visitors who come in the afternoon typically sit around enjoying the afternoon atmosphere in this beautiful and clean garden. This study was qualitative, and the ethnography method was applied to collect and analyze the data. The analysis also deliberated the unity of multidiscipline landscape architects and landscape anthropology to explain the use of outdoor recreation in Taman Gajah Mada. This literature becomes a reference for research on the concept of public open space at Taman Gajah Mada to maintain cultural originality in the use of roars in the landscape. This study indicates three public open spaces, namely the buffer zone, transition zone, andcore zone. These three public open spaces can be grouped into two based on their function and purpose: general and special public open spaces. The general public open spaces such as transition zoneand core zonecan be utilized and used by the entire community, while special ones such as the Buffer Zone are buffer areas.

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Public open space initiatives for healthier cities in Rwanda

The Journal of Public Space ◽

10.32891/jps.v5i2.1287 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 129-146

Author(s):

Ilija Gubic ◽

Oana Baloi

Keyword(s):

Open Space ◽

Annual Growth Rate ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Open Spaces ◽

Rapid Urbanization ◽

Public Open Space ◽

Urbanization Rate ◽

Capital Development ◽

Technical Assessment ◽

Public Open Spaces

With a population of close to 13 million, and an annual growth rate of 2.86 percent, Rwanda plans to position itself as a climate resilient, low carbon, low unemployment, reduced poverty country, with a strong services sector by 2050. Its projected increase in its urbanization rate from a current value of 18.4 percent to 35 percent by 2024 is driven by strong political will, significant investments in infrastructure, service provision, and human capital development. Rwanda’s secondary cities, identified as economic nodes of growth, are currently undergoing revision of their masterplans in consideration of climate change realities and the pressure on infrastructure and services due to rapid urbanization. Currently, cities in Rwanda do not yet have a system of public open spaces. Where available, such spaces are usually hardly accessible and need upgrading. To address this, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda Housing Authority, City of Kigali and six secondary cities have committed to deliver on public open space related activities and targets under the yearly performance contract ‘Imihigo’. The outcomes of their commitments support the climate-responsive revision of masterplans of the City of Kigali and six secondary cities. This paper presents public open space initiatives in Kigali and the results of the technical assessment of public open spaces and participatory planning and design workshop in Nyagatare, secondary city in Rwanda’s. It also discusses ongoing policy changes and initiatives that aim to promote public open spaces as crucial for urban public health.

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Advocacy of the Sustainable Development Goals in Jordanian academic libraries

IFLA Journal ◽

10.1177/03400352211038300 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 034003522110383

Author(s):

Faten Hamad ◽

Maha Al-Fadel

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Academic Libraries ◽

Sustainable Development Goals ◽

Public Libraries ◽

Academic Librarians ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Knowledge And Skills ◽

The Public ◽

Development Goals ◽

Study Support

In view of the increased importance of the Sustainable Development Goals and the limited number of public libraries in Jordan, it is important to investigate the role and practices of academic libraries in promoting knowledge and skills to support the Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan. It is also important to explore the challenges that might hinder the accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals. The results of this study support the fact that academic libraries can significantly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals ( M = 3.53) by providing access to relevant and up-to-date information ( M = 4.16) and giving training on information literacy ( M = 4.03). Access to information contributes to the quality of life of society ( M = 4.41). This article provides insights for academic librarians and decision-makers into disseminating measures for promoting knowledge and skills related to the Sustainable Development Goals among students and the public community in Jordan. The study recommends some relevant strategies, such as the collaboration of academic libraries with governmental and health institutions to support the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan.

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Corporate Social Responsibility of Public Banking Sector for Sustainable Development

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-6192-7.ch025 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 467-488

Author(s):

Naglaa Fathy El Dessouky

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Banking Sector ◽

Developed Countries ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

The Public ◽

The Developed Countries ◽

Corporate Social

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a significant field of studies to stress the importance of the new role of organizations towards the society for sustainable development. Nowadays, an enormous number of authors have been participating in this field to highlight the responsibility of organizations towards the community, society and the natural environment where they are operating. Despite the growing number of researches related to CSR in the developed countries little empirical studies have been devoted to examine CSR concept and practice in the African countries, the MENA region (Middle-East and North Africa), as well as in the Golf countries. This chapter seeks to study CSR concept and practice in the emerging market economies (EMEs). It will mainly focus on the implementations of CSR by the public banking sector. We will investigate the role of the public banking sector existing in an Arab country in comparison to an Asian country to explain and analyze the similarities and differences of CSR activities in both experiences. In this comparative study we will primarily examine Banque Misr, as one of the oldest and largest public bank in Egypt and the Malayan Banking Berhad (trading as Maybank) as the largest public bank in Malaysia. After a meticulous review of literature, we propose a systemic framework to study CSR practices and policy implementations. We illustrated the CSR as a constant process where all variables are interrelated and are affecting each other in a mutual approach. In this systemic framework we advocated to study all significant variables related to CSR practice as: the history/philosophy development, core-values, CSR adopted definition, motives, key players, approaches, stakeholders focus, sectors of intervention and mechanisms of policy implementations. The chapter concludes that common CSR policies exist between the Malaysian and the Egyptian experience. Nevertheless the Malaysian model has formulated an elaborated and further sophisticated CSR public banking program. Meanwhile, the Egyptian model needs to adopt more global oriented CSR public banking policies, in particular to assure the sustainable development requirements.

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Toward Sustainable Development? A Bibliometric Analysis of PPP-Related Policies in China between 1980 and 2017

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11010142 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 142 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Cheng Chen ◽

Dan Li ◽

Caixia Man

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Phase I ◽

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Central Government ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Public Infrastructure ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

The Public ◽

Development Policies

This article aims to fill the void in the literature regarding the sustainable development of public–private partnerships (PPPs) by answering the following research questions: (1) Between 1980 and 2017, what were the PPP-related policy priorities in the three different historical phases of the Chinese national agenda that we have identified herein? (2) Have the PPP-related policies shown a pattern of moving toward sustainable development, and if so, to what extent? Against a criteria framework of evaluating how PPP-related policies could contribute to sustainable development, this article conducted a quantitative bibliometric analysis of 299 PPP-related policy documents issued by the Chinese central government between 1980 and 2017. By visualizing the networks of policy keywords and policy-issuing departments, this article identified the PPP-related policy priorities in the following three distinct historical phases: Phase I (1980–1997), the encouragement of foreign investment in the public infrastructure; Phase II (1998–2008), the encouragement of the marketization of the urban public utilities; and Phase III (2009–2017), the intensive institutionalization and extensive application of PPPs for solving the local debt problem. Corresponding to the abovementioned policy priorities, this article found that the pattern of PPP-related policies has shifted from the total absence of sustainable development policies in Phase I, to a few sustainable development policy attempts in Phase II, and finally, to a tendency toward policies favoring sustainable development in Phase III.

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