Landscape Pattern and Ecological Network Structure in Urban Green Space Planning: A Case Study of Fuzhou City

During the process of urbanization, many green spaces are fragmented for other uses. The key problems for researchers and planners are reducing the fragmentation of green spaces, constructing urban ecological networks, and maintaining sustainable environments to cope with the rapid urbanization process. This paper analyzes Fuzhou, China as a case study of the effects of urbanization, and reviews three epochs in Fuzhou: 2000, 2010, and 2021. First, the integration degree of landscape pattern index and spatial syntactic attribute value is used to quantify the urbanization situation of Fuzhou and the degree of green space fragmentation in the process of urbanization. Second, it adopts the network analysis method to construct an urban ecological network featuring “one city and two rings”. Finally, urban green spaces are assessed by the corridor structure analysis, and the improvement of the urban green space ecological network is quantitatively evaluated by comparing the green space ecological network with the green space planning system. The results show that the urbanization of Fuzhou city center is apparent and the fragmentation of urban green space is a serious issue from 2000 to 2021. The green space planning in Fuzhou is ineffective in improving the existing green space. According to the results, the street integration of space syntax aptly reflects the process of urbanization. In conclusion, the planned ecological network increases the shape complexity of green patches and landscape connectivity and reduces landscape fragmentation, thus improving the urban ecological environment quality and facilitating the sustainability of urban green spaces.

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Integrating spatial accessibility estimates derived from crowdsourced, commercial, and authoritative geo-datasets: Case study of mapping accessibility to urban green space in the Tokyo-Yokohama area

Proceedings of the ICA ◽

10.5194/ica-proc-2-55-2019 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Brian Alan Johnson ◽

Rajarshi Dasgupta ◽

Shizuka Hashimoto ◽

Pankaj Kumar ◽

Akio Onishi

Keyword(s):

Green Space ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Spatial Accessibility ◽

Green Spaces ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

Goods And Services ◽

Geographic Datasets ◽

Individual Dataset

Abstract. Parks and other public green spaces (hereafter “urban green spaces”) provide many benefits to urban dwellers, but some residents receive few benefits due to a lack of urban green spaces nearby their home/workplace. Understanding spatial variations in urban green space accessibility is thus important for urban planning. As a case study, here we mapped urban green space accessibility in Japan’s highly urbanized Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefectures using a Gravity Model (GM). As the inputs for the GM, we used georeferenced datasets of urban green spaces obtained from various sources, including national government (Ministry of Land, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Tourism; MLIT), a commercial map provider (ESRI Japan Corporation), and a crowdsourcing initiative (OpenStreetMap). These datasets all varied in terms of their spatial and thematic coverage, as could be seen in the urban green space accessibility maps generated using each individual dataset alone. To overcome the limitations of each individual dataset, we developed an integrated urban green space accessibility map using a maximum value operator. The proposed map integration approach is simple and can be applied for mapping spatial accessibility to other goods and services using heterogeneous geographic datasets.

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Assessment of Change in Urban Green Spaces Using Sentinel 2 MSI Data and GIS Techniques: A Case Study in Thanh Hoa City, Vietnam

Inżynieria Mineralna ◽

10.29227/im-2021-02-23 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Viet Nghia NGUYEN ◽

Le Hung TRINH ◽

Thi Thu Nga NGUYEN ◽

Thi Le LE

Keyword(s):

Green Space ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Green Spaces ◽

High Quality ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

Very High ◽

Sentinel 2

This paper presents the results of an assessment of change in urban green spaces in Thanh Hoacity (Vietnam). Sentinel 2 MSI data in 2015 and 2021 are used to calculate 3 parameters: percentage ofgreen, weight of green types, and weight of proximity to green. These parameters are used to calculate theWeighted Urban Green Space Index (WUGSI). The final result shows the distribution of green space inthe study area consisted of very high-quality green, high-quality green, moderate quality green, and lowquality green. The obtained results show that the quality of urban green space in Thanh Hoa city haschanged significantly in the period 2015-2021, in which the area with category “low quality green space”increased from 7.17% up to 9.48%; areas with category “very high-quality green space” reduced from65.02% to 47.39%.

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Noise perception assessment in urban green spaces using soundwalk approach

INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings ◽

10.3397/in-2021-3291 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 263 (1) ◽

pp. 5780-5791

Author(s):

Omid Samani ◽

Verena Zapf ◽

M. Ercan Altinsoy

Keyword(s):

Green Space ◽

Traffic Noise ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Green Spaces ◽

Noise Emission ◽

Visual Effect ◽

Technical Noise ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

The City

Urban green spaces are intended to provide citizens with calm environments free of annoying city noises. This requires a thorough understanding of noise emission and related exposure to sounds in green spaces. This research investigates noise perception in various spots in an urban green space. For this purpose, the study has been conducted in the grand garden of the city of Dresden. The garden covers 1.8 square kilometers of various landscapes, including water streams, park railways, fountains, bridges, roads for bicycles and pedestrians etc. Noise perception was investigated at eleven spots with emphasis on four noise types: nature noise, human noise, traffic noise, and technical noise. In parallel, audio-visual recordings were conducted for each spot to identify the connection between the perceptual measures and the psychoacoustic parameters. These spots are categorized based on the resulting perception and psychoacoustic parameters. In addition, the visual effect of each spot on final perception is investigated. Eventually, annoyance for each spot is identified based on the corresponding participants' perception and is associated with the relevant psychoacoustic parameters.

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Challenges of Urban Green Space and Its Accessibility in Planning District-12, Mysuru City

International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering - 2 ◽

10.35940/ijrte.a5802.0510121 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 137-141

Author(s):

Yashaswini S* ◽

Shankar B

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Green Space ◽

City Planning ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Green Spaces ◽

Planning System ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

Wide Range ◽

The City

Improving the Accessibility of Urban Green Space (UGS) is an integral part of city planning system. People with better access to green space enjoy a wide range of health benefits. Therefore, it is a crucial element to be taken care and nourished in a land use framework. Mysore City is one of the planned large cities in India. The City had a population of about 0.9 million in 2011 and it is estimated to cross the million mark by 2021. There is a growing consciousness on health and wellbeing among the people resulting an increasing demand for urban green spaces both at neighbourhood and city levels. The accessibility helps in promoting usage of UGS and maintaining the balance in environment within the city areas. The main aim of this paper is to study the existing scenario of the UGS within the planning district-12 and to analyse the green space accessibility. The land use of Mysuru city is analysed to understand the city and the micro level land use analysis of Planning district-12 is made. The existing scenario of the UGS within the study area and its accessibility is analysed using different accessibility indicators. Considering the key findings, issues and challenges are identified. Later the suggestions and recommendations for the identified issues is proposed to enhance the green spaces quality and accessibility at neighbourhood levels. The Accessible Natural Green space Standard (ANGst) type of accessibility analysis has been carried to know UGS functionality. Henceforth urban green space network at Planning District levels (local levels) in the City of Mysuru is prepared as a model which can be implemented to the city as whole at the later stages

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Residents’ Spatial Image Perception of Urban Green Space through Cognitive Mapping: The Case of Beijing, China

Forests ◽

10.3390/f12121614 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (12) ◽

pp. 1614

Author(s):

Yilei Hou ◽

Yibing Qu ◽

Zheng Zhao ◽

Jinyu Shen ◽

Yali Wen

Keyword(s):

Green Space ◽

Cognitive Maps ◽

Multinomial Logit Model ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Cognitive Map ◽

Green Spaces ◽

Image Perception ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

Spatial Image

The fundamental purpose of future urban development is to meet residents’ yearning for a better city life with the rapid development of urbanization. This study uses a multinomial logit model and cognitive map to evaluate residents’ spatial image perception of urban green space. A field study and data collection were conducted from July to August 2019, using the typical urban green space area in Beijing as the research object. Based on 375 valid questionnaires and 139 cognitive maps, the study analyzed and evaluated the image characteristics and differences of residents to the urban green space under different conditions. The results show the following. First, there is a close relationship between residents’ preference and the characteristics of urban green spaces, especially the working and living environment and characteristics will have a great influence on it. Second, the cognitive map drawn by Beijing residents can be divided into sequential and spatial cognitive maps, and the image perception shows diversified characteristics. However, the perception is relatively superficial overall, and most are simple line maps. Besides, according to the analysis of the elements of the cognitive map, the advantages and disadvantages of each type of urban green space are closely related to their geographical location and internal structure. This study has two key findings. First, the construction of urban green spaces in various cities should be carried out according to local conditions, considering the scientific basis and reasonableness of urban green space in terms of structural setting. Second, the multinomial logit model and cognitive map can effectively quantify the subjective evaluation of respondents’ spatial perceptions in a relatively simple manner, which can be further expanded in the application system design of the method.

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A MSPA-Based Approach of Urban Green Space System Planning

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.518-523.5972 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 518-523 ◽

pp. 5972-5979

Author(s):

Qing Chang ◽

Yao Qiu ◽

Xue Li ◽

Jian Sheng Wu

Keyword(s):

Green Infrastructure ◽

Green Space ◽

Life Support ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Green Spaces ◽

Spatial Pattern Analysis ◽

Space System ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

Land Use Decisions

Urban green spaces are considered as the life support system in a city, if systematically planned, developed, and maintained, they may provide various ecosystem services in a sustainable way. By integrating the morphological spatial pattern analysis (MSPA) and the green infrastructure (GI) network based on GIS, this study provided an urban green space planning method to guide urban sustainable spatial development and land use decisions in the Longgang District of Shenzhen in China. The approach has a robust performance in identifying the vital hubs and linkages in the urban green space system. It is hoped that this plan model based on MSPA, the function connectivity of urban green spaces could be farther strengthened so that some key zones in landscape pattern could be protected in the future development.

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Versatile green: an alternative perspective on urban green space in late nineteenth-century Antwerp

Urban History ◽

10.1017/s0963926814000509 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

pp. 89-112

Author(s):

BART TRITSMANS

Keyword(s):

Green Space ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Urban Fringe ◽

Green Spaces ◽

Late Nineteenth Century ◽

Substantial Part ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

History Of ◽

Official Sources

ABSTRACTThis article argues that a one-sided focus on official sources has dominated historical research on urban green space. The absence of the users’ perspective obscures a substantial part of its significance. This article, which aims at complementing rather than contradicting existing research, will show that the different perspectives and practices of city dwellers widen our understanding of the history of urban green spaces. The article will also consider the value of often marginalized, unofficial green spaces like ramparts and wastelands at the urban fringe.

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The Relationship between Social Cohesion and Urban Green Space: An Avenue for Health Promotion

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16030452 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 452 ◽

Cited By ~ 51

Author(s):

Viniece Jennings ◽

Omoshalewa Bamkole

Keyword(s):

Social Cohesion ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Green Space ◽

Well Being ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Green Spaces ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

The Relationship ◽

Health And Well Being

Social cohesion involves the interpersonal dynamics and sense of connection among people. Increased social cohesion can be associated with various physical and psychological health benefits. The presence of urban green spaces can encourage positive social interactions that cultivate social cohesion in ways that enhance health and well-being. Urban green spaces have also been linked to positive health behaviors and outcomes including increased physical activity and social engagement. Understanding the relationship between social cohesion and urban green space is important for informing holistic approaches to health. In this article, we discuss how positive interactions in urban green space can catalyze social cohesion, social capital and critical health-promoting behaviors that may enhance psychological health and well-being. We also summarize the strengths and limitations of previous studies and suggest directions for future research.

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“We Need such a Space”: Residents’ Motives for Visiting Urban Green Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13126806 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (12) ◽

pp. 6806

Author(s):

Shixian Luo ◽

Jing Xie ◽

Katsunori Furuya

Keyword(s):

Green Space ◽

Well Being ◽

Green Spaces ◽

The Novel ◽

Important Place ◽

Space Planning ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

The City

Since the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia in 2019, several cities have been blocked to prevent the expansion of the infection. This qualitative study aimed to determine the motives of urban residents for visiting urban green spaces during the epidemic (especially within the context of the city blockade), and what might weaken these motives. In total, 47 residents (17 men and 30 women) were recruited from Chengdu, in China, to participate in interviews. A thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. According to the results, the motives of the respondents were divided into strong motives and weak motives. These strong motives for visiting UGS can be divided into four themes: “A place for health”, “Escape”, “Social support”, and “A safe and important place for outdoor activities”. Residents classified as the weak motive primarily considered the reasons of “Keep distance with others”, “Potential infection risk” and “Seek compensation”. The results of this study are significant for current and future urban management, green space planning, and social well-being.

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GREEN INDEXING OF HISAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES

ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences ◽

10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-5-921-2018 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol XLII-5 ◽

pp. 921-927

Author(s):

D. Singh ◽

S. Mondal ◽

R. S. Hooda

Keyword(s):

Green Space ◽

Urban Green Space ◽

Green Spaces ◽

World Health ◽

Support Vector ◽

Open Spaces ◽

Relative Deviation ◽

Rapid Urbanization ◽

Urban Green ◽

Urban Green Spaces

Abstract. Urban Green Space (UGS) enhances the structure of the landscape of a city. It provides economic, social and health benefits to the inhabitants. Rapid urbanization and increase in population has put extreme pressure on urban green spaces. Therefore, mapping of urban green spaces is important to facilitate the urban planning sustainably. This study has been taken up to map the UGS in the Hisar Municipal Corporation (HMC) area of Haryana State constituting an area of 4197.32ha using high resolution LISS-IV data of November, 2017. Three different methods namely (a) Onscreen Digitization (b) Support Vector Machine-based classification (SVM) and (c) Multi Resolution Segmentation (MRS) have been tested to extract the green spaces. The onscreen digitization method has been considered as best method as compared to SVM and MRS because of the intervention of human mind and full control on manual editing. The SVM under estimated the green space for HMC with average relative deviation of 15%. However, it extracted the green area precisely without mixing of open spaces. MRS have given good results in terms of total area (relative deviation was 5%), however, spatial distribution of green spaces have been mixed with open spaces. The study identified the green index of HMC and suggested the suitability and sustainability of the city based on World Health Organization (WHO) defined standards. Green space for Hisar Municipal Corporation was 1690.96ha with average urban green space index of 0.40. Per capita green cover for HMC was 9.69m2/inhabitant, which is as per the standard reported by WHO i.e. 9m2/inhabitant. Further study may suggest some other algorithm for better results and automatic green space extraction.

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