Green Space - Science topic

Climate change has emerged as a major challenge affecting urban sustainability. Increased population mobility due to social and economic factors has led to an expansion in urban density. This growth in urban space has resulted in the transformation of physical spaces into built environments lacking green areas. In the microclimate zones formed in d...

Urban wildlife plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance within city environments, contributing significantly to biodiversity and offering essential ecosystem services. These species help control pest populations, pollinate plants, and decompose organic matter, which are vital for urban agriculture and the health of green spaces. Addit...

While increasing studies acknowledge the potential of green spaces to alleviate urban environmental problems in high-density cities, there is growing attention to the socio-spatial inequalities in green space allocation. Few studies have assessed these inequalities by considering the green space coverage along citizens’ walking trips from their hom...

How can green spaces smaller than 1 ha improve outdoor thermal conditions in urban neighbourhoods? Considering the variability of cooling effects based on the relevant urban design parameters of size, shape, and spatial distribution, this study entailed development of different design scenarios combining these parameters for four neighbourhood typo...

Exposure to green spaces is known to enhance residents’ physical and mental well-being, making accurate assessment of individual green exposure crucial. Traditional research often relies on fixed residential-based assessments, neglecting individual daily mobility, which can lead to estimation biases known as neighborhood effect biases, including th...

The text includes various technologies and methods that help in generating clean and renewable forms of energy. It also includes the aspects of using fuels in energy conversion media such as internal combustion engines, and comparison with existing fossil fuels. The book also focuses on green hydrogen revolution and urban heat island effect. This...

The intensification of global heat wave events is seriously affecting residents' emotional health. Based on social media big data, our research explored the spatial pattern of residents' sentiments during heat waves (SDHW). Besides, their association with urban functional areas (UFAs) was analyzed using the Apriori algorithm of association rule min...

This ecological study aimed to examine the relationship between greenness exposure and depression among Bangkok residents, using the district as a unit of analysis. This study utilized data on depression (ICD-10 F32, F33), environmental parameters, and demographic and health infrastructure variables in 50 districts in Bangkok recorded from 2018 to...

The comfort of the local people and the sustainable growth of urban areas are strongly linked to the public health of that area, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) are an essential component of both. The process of figuring out how to make SUDS better is essential to its development. The best SUDS method for guaranteeing sustainable deve...

Vertical greenery or green walls are spreading rapidly not only in Southeast Asia but also in colder regions such as Western and Central Europe. The simultaneous growth and densification of larger cities has accelerated this trend recently as these cities require increased green space to improve living quality. A significant issue directly affectin...

Ammonium in soil pore water is thought to participate in bidirectional exchange with the atmosphere; however, common soil nutrient analysis methods determine the bulk quantity of ammonium associated with the soil particles rather than determining the aqueous ammonium concentration. Previous works have applied the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm eq...

Conserving and restoring ecosystem services in urban areas can reduce the environmental impacts and ecological debts of cities, while improving the resilience, health and quality of life of their inhabitants. Green and natural areas of cities fulfil important functions in shaping a comfortable environment, despite this, the design, creation and mai...

The Insect Calculator is based on many data sets compiled from various studies. In all studies, the biocenometer was used as a method in which arthropods are sampled from one m² using a suction sampler – a modified leaf blower. The aim is to provide an online tool that predicts the number of insects in a meadow. This prediction depends on the gree...

Urbanization is a leading threat to biodiversity, but scientifically informed management of urban ecosystems can mitigate negative impacts. For wild bees, which are declining worldwide, careful consideration of flower choice in public and private green spaces could help preserve their diversity. While floral density and species richness are both li...

Refugia or refuges are a concept that can contribute to an understanding of survival in the Anthropocene at different levels of abstraction. Urban green spaces are areas where interactions between human and non-human nature can occur. They serve as refuges in the city and can be beneficial for both biodiversity and human well-being. Over 70 % of th...

Urban foraging practices are increasingly recognized as important components of metropolitan food systems, yet there are still knowledge gaps regarding the factors influencing wild edible plant use in urban contexts. Here, I examined the socio-ecological dynamics of wild edible plant use in the metropolitan area of Valparaíso, Chile. Through ethnob...

Rural development has the potential to improve the well-being of villagers, but it may also impact local plant diversity. In addition, plant diversity differs across various subareas of rural development efforts in scenic areas, reflecting variations along the center-periphery gradient. To explore the relationship between economic development, plan...

The problem of forest conservation is currently the most acute. In the current extreme conditions due to global climate change, reforestation and protection of forest resources require special attention, as well as new methods and approaches to solving emerging problems in this direction. Wildfires destroy huge forests, this is a step towards an en...

The article examines the impact of climate change on the economic assessment of perennial green spaces in the Chui region of the Kyrgyz Republic. The study includes analysis of data on climate change, crop yields and economic indicators over the past ten years. As a result of the study, main trends were identified, such as a decrease in the yield o...

Background: Engaging in physical exercise in urban green spaces is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor for well-being, offering a range of benefits for physical, mental, and social health in growing urban environments. Objective: This systematic review aimed to analyze the scientific literature exploring the correlation between participatin...

Urban green and blue spaces (UGBS) play an increasingly vital role in enhancing urban environmental conditions and have been proven to increase residential property values. However, the nonlinear relationships between landscape patterns of UGBS and residential property values were less considered. To fill the gap, we employed nonlinear random fores...

With rapid urbanization, maintaining a high quality of life (QoL) for city residents has become a critical challenge for policy-makers and urban planners. Smart cities, leveraging advanced technologies and data analytics, present a promising pathway to enhance urban services and promote sustainability. This paper introduces an innovative adaptation...

Open spaces in cities play a crucial role in earthquake preparedness and disaster management. In the event of an earthquake, people instinctively seek refuge in open and green spaces, using them for safety, evacuation, and temporary shelter. These areas also serve as distribution centers for essential goods and services. However, the planning strat...

In urbanised landscapes, the scarcity of green spaces and increased exposure to anthropogenic noise have adverse effects on health and wellbeing. While reduced speed limits have historically been implemented to address traffic safety, their potential impact on residents’ wellbeing, especially in relation to engagement with natural soundscapes, rema...

Population growth and destruction pose significant social challenges to cities, with the world's population expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. Cities face challenges such as climate change, social segregation, biodiversity change, and a lack of a healthy, environmentally friendly food system. Sustainable cities aim to address these issues natural...

This study investigates the temporal and spatial variations in PM 2.5 concentrations in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 2001 to 2023 and evaluates the impact of meteorological factors and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies on air pollution. Using satellite and ground-based data, this study analyzed the seasonal trends, daily fluctuations, and the i...

Presentation makes a case for providing green spaces in the urban context by making--Making Green Spaces – part of Master Plans/ Development Plans/Local Plans-- defining hierarchy of green spaces- Promoting planned development as the best option to create open spaces Specifying &implementing - Norms for Open area @ 9-12 sqm/per capita Distributing...

Environmental characteristics, such as proximity to green spaces and exposure to roads, can significantly influence atmospheric factors like air quality. For instance, areas with abundant green spaces typically exhibit better air quality, while high road density often correlates with increased air pollution, both of which can affect students' cogni...

Urban micro-climate plays an important role in human activities and in ensuring public health. For instance, the urban heat island effect is crucial to the thermal comfort of citizens and tourists, similar to the urban cool island effect’s importance on human and infrastructure resilience. Approximately 35% of global big cities are located in dryla...

Small urban parks and green spaces, serving as essential recreational venues for city residents, also play a vital and irreplaceable role in maintaining urban biodiversity. It is of great importance to design and plan these areas in a way that integrates multiple habitats for various species while accommodating residents’ usage. This study, carried...

This article highlights an important aspect of modern management of urban wastewater treatment plants in the cities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, focusing on economic assessment of the effectiveness of integrated use of ecosystem solutions for surface (atmospheric) water collection. The study presents an analysis of the impact of such solutions on...

With rapid urban growth posing major environmental and social challenges, nature-based solutions (NbS) are at the heart of urban strategies for sustainability and resilience. They help to maintain biodiversity and respond to contemporary climatic and societal challenges. To be best planned and implemented, they need to consider geographical and soc...

Although recent studies have explored links between landscape biodiversity and human health, the exact effects of specific types of biodiversity—such as the variety of species or genera—on health outcomes are still uncertain. In this review, we evaluate our current knowledge of how landscape biodiversity influences human health in different cultura...

Urban agriculture (UA) is a global development trend that is particularly prevalent in Vietnam. It offers numerous useful advantages, both now and in the future. Urban agriculture has developed primarily as a result of population growth and high levels of urbanisation, the need for clean agricultural products, the desire to reconnect with nature af...

As global cities rapidly develop, the realization of sustainable urban development has become a pressing global concern. As a critical component of the urban built environment, urban green spaces are essential for maintaining the sustainability of urban ecosystems by offering a variety of ecological benefits. However, there are some problems in the...

The migration of people from rural to urban areas is a common phenomenon nowadays. One of the goals of urbanization is in the city of Surabaya. The increase in population causes the need for housing and life to increase. One of the many changes in land use is the change of land into built-up land. The increase in the built-up land area is currently...

This article aims to analyse the attitudes of Serbian university students towards environmental issues and risks, as it is crucial to understand these attitudes to shape future environmental policies and promote sustainability initiatives. The survey, which covered socio-demographic, economic, and environmental variables, gathered insights for gain...

This paper analyses the value of cultural ecosystem services in urban green spaces. A field survey of 900 respondents in Ljubljana, Slovenia, examined cultural ecosystem services in seven types of urban green spaces and compared the results with two types of non-green public spaces (old town, shopping mall). Differences between the types were asses...

Food from trees and green spaces can diversify diets and enhance food and nutrition security for households. However, sourcing food from these areas often receives little attention in addressing nutrition issues. This study assessed the contribution of trees and green spaces to household food consumption and nutrition in the eThekwini Municipal Are...

Objectives: The objectives of the study are: (1) to study, survey, collect, analyze and design land plot of the area (2) to apply the King’s philosophy for area utilization into the master plan and (3) to develop a prototype of area utilization and suggestions on architectural design with the model of public area usage. Theoretical Framework: The p...

Addition to the Flora of the Mascarenes [1]: Fatoua Gaudich. and Fatoua villosa (Thunb.) Nakai new genus and new species of Moraceae for the flora of Réunion island (Mascarene archipelago, southwestern islands of Indian ocean). In order to improve the conservation priorities of rare plants threatened with extinction on vulnerable natural areas of t...

Research on urban ecosystem services (ES) covers many regions globally, yet significant gaps remain in several areas, including Russia. Furthermore, the number of publications on Russian ES is still very low, and most of them focus on ES assessment on the national level which results in an incomplete understanding of ES provision in Russian cities....

An increasing body of literature suggests a strong positive association between urban green spaces and human well-being. The presence of natural areas in urban settings has been shown to be crucial for enhancing the quality of life and promoting sustainability in cities. However, most of the existing research on urban green spaces has focused on la...

Rapid urbanization and changing land use dynamics require robust tools for projecting and analyzing future land use scenarios to support sustainable urban development. This study introduces an integrated modeling framework that combines the Patch-generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model with Markov Chain (MC) analysis to simulate land use and la...

Urban green spaces (UGSs) are integral to urban ecosystems, providing multiple benefits to human well-being. However, previous studies mainly focus on the quantity or quality of UGSs, with less emphasis on a comprehensive analysis. This study systematically examined the spatiotemporal UGS dynamics in the Pearl River Delta urban agglomeration (PRDUA...

Currently, there is a notable issue with high investment and low returns in sponge city construction in China, which hinders the widespread adoption of such initiatives. To mitigate unnecessary investment costs, this study evaluates the life cycle cost (LCC) and the ecological, environmental, security, economic, and social benefits of low impact de...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), has resulted in dramatic changes in human lifestyles and the geographic distribution of populations. However, despite the unequal impact of COVID-19 across urban spaces, research on the association between socioeconomic disparities in the u...

This study aims to identify the readiness of the innovative environment in realizing an intelligent city. A descriptive qualitative approach combined data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Primary data were obtained directly in the field through observation and interviews with diverse respondents. Se...

Urban green spaces, such as parks, cemeteries, and allotment gardens provide important cooling functions for mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect. In the densely populated Ruhr Area (Germany), rehabilitated tailing piles (TPs), as relicts of the coal-mining history, are widespread hill-shaped landscape forms mainly used for local recreatio...

St. Petersburg City is a famous world center of landscape art and applied botanical science, where, since the 18th century, a variety of introduced trees and shrubs have been used for testing and landscaping. The sources of replenishment of the assortment of trees and shrubs in the city are mainly the activities of gardening farms. Therefore, r...

Urban Green Spaces (UGS) are integral to advancing urban sustainability and improving the quality of life in cities. However, in rapidly urbanizing regions like the São Paulo Metropolitan Region (MRSP), significant environmental injustices in UGS accessibility present a complex challenge that requires in-depth understanding. Notably, existing studi...

The dimishing green spaces and the status of Dumai City as one of the municipalities with the largest forest areas in Indonesia have prompted the need to investigate and assess the potential of mangrove forests as part of the tourism landscape in Dumai City. Dumai City Forest Tourism is part of the Sungai Dumai Nature Park (Taman Wisata Alam Sungai...

This study aims to explore the impact of urban green spaces on improving quality of life and providing a healthier environment for residents, reflecting the growing global interest in green spaces and their role in sustainable development and climate change mitigation, especially in large cities like Jeddah. Analytical methods and field surveys wer...

The issues of sustainable urban development in the context of the global climate change are becoming increasingly relevant. The article investigates the “green agenda” for urban development in the context of climate change adaptation. It studies the key strategies and aspects contributing to reducing the negative impact of climate change on the urb...

Human health and wellbeing are at the core of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whose deadline is fast approaching in 2030. Against the impending global challenges around climate change, it is imperative that all nations make strides to mitigate against and adapt to climate change driven shocks and stressors. As such, climate change, sustai...

Global ecosystems are facing challenges posed by warming and excessive carbon emissions. Urban areas significantly contribute to carbon emissions, highlighting the urgent need to improve their ability to sequester carbon. While prior studies have primarily examined the carbon sequestration benefits of single green or blue spaces, the combined impac...

Southeast Asian cities are increasingly affected by heat-related phenomena and various climate-related disasters; however, research on urban heat in this region remains limited compared to other areas. This paper employs bibliometric and thematic analyses to investigate studies on extreme heat in mega-urban areas of Southeast Asia, focusing on the...

Bioecological functions of urban green spaces components – plants of different tires – an important environment-forming unit in the ecosystems of urbanized areas – determine their ability to accumulate numerous pollutants including heavy metals from natural mediums, in particular, from soils. In conditions of the middle zone of Russia, characterize...

Unplanned urban expansion in Latin America has profoundly disturbed the natural hydrological processes of watersheds, particularly in tropical regions with extreme weather conditions. This has resulted in substantial runoff volumes, necessitating extensive engineering interventions to avoid damage. Urbanization has led not only to flooding problems...

With the rapid pace of urbanization, the integrity and connectivity of ecosystems are under serious threat, making biodiversity conservation a top priority. We use the Xiongan New Area in China as a case study to explore the significance and application of constructing urban ecological networks in the development of new cities. This study systemati...

Effectively integrating green areas into urban development in Brazil has proven to be a significant challenge. These areas are often treated as one-off solutions, aligned with specific interests, rather than as an integral part of sustainable urban planning. Although the idea of an integrated green infrastructure seems promising, it often clashes w...

(In Russian) The development of the project on creating world-class campuses in Russia heated debates on the topic of the university campus and the educational experience of students. Although it has become extremely relevant, but it remains understudied. This research is aimed at the formation of an understanding of the educational paradigm of mod...

This study unraveled the intersection of climate policy and health, examining how strategies such as emissions reduction, air quality initiatives, and disaster resilience contribute to reducing disease burdens. By analyzing policies that promote clean air, green spaces, and infrastructure adaptation, we underscore the benefits of preventive measure...

Urban development and population growth present new challenges for developing urban public spaces (UPS) in cities. The significance of cities as centers of integration of different socio-cultural groups is growing. Taking into account the diversity of needs and expectations of sensory-sensitive groups (women) as residents and users of urban public...

Urban segregation emerges from a complex interplay of individual preferences and social interactions within varied urban landscapes. This study presents an expanded Schelling's segregation model, introducing a more granular representation of urban environments through categorization of distinct hubs: Economic, Educational, Cultural, and Green Space...

Urban ecosystems are often overlooked environments where earthworms thrive as hidden underground dwellers. This chapter explores the occurrence, diversity and ecological roles of earthworms in various urban settings, including parks, lawns, home gardens, buildings, and green infrastructures. It examines how earthworm species adapt to urban habitats...

As urban centers worldwide face the escalating impacts of climate change, rapid urbanization, and increasing water scarcity, the need for sustainable water management practices to enhance urban resilience in the Anthropocene has become critical. This study explores how ancient water management practices—including Roman aqueducts, Maya rainwater har...

ABSTRACT This paper examines the numerous environmental and public health effects of poor waste disposal in Tower Hamlets, a borough in East London with the highest population density. Tower Hamlets has the worst recycling record in England, with 17.7 per cent and 80.7 per cent sent to incineration, which gives out dioxins, heavy metals and delicat...

Establishing urban greenspaces is an effective approach for improving urban air quality and thermal environments. However, at a finer scale, the potential mechanisms of urban greenspaces providing pollution retention and cooling benefits remain unclear, especially for the three-dimensional structural characteristics of plant communities. To explore...

The main aim of this paper is to evaluate park usage and accessibility in the northern part of Nicosia, Cyprus, and to compare the usage and accessibility before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study provides insights into how park usage changed due to the pandemic and lockdown measures, offering valuable information for urban developers on i...

Black Carbon (BC) is an atmospheric pollutant with considerable adverse effects on human health, increasing the chance of cardiovascular disorders, respiratory issues, and cancers in exposed individuals. Accordingly, studying BC in urban areas is essential for understanding its associated health risks. In this study, the Multi-Angle Implementation...

This study explores the complex interconnections among global population growth, energy consumption, CO2 production, and disparities in service access through the lens of a single case study. Rapid population growth in many major cities has created significant challenges related to equitable access to services and socio-economic development, thereb...

Pulmonary diseases are ranked fourth for the high mortality rate, after those tumoral, cardiological or even strokes, which immediately lead to the fatal loss of life. Smoking is listed among the main causes of pulmonary diseases. In addition, another risk factor is air pollution. The main air pollutants are: Carbon monoxide, CO, Dioxide of carbon...

With the increasing demands of urban populations, achieving a balance between the supply and demand in the spatial allocation of urban green park spaces (UGSs) is essential for effective urban planning and improving residents’ quality of life. The study of UGS supply and demand balance has become a research hotspot. However, existing studies of UGS...

This paper examines the essential role of urban green spaces in fostering healthy living from a landscape architecture perspective. Health goes beyond the mere absence of disease to include physical, mental, and social wellbeing, all of which are greatly enhanced by accessible green spaces. By synthesising existing literature, this paper shows that...

Importance Nature-based therapeutic or preventive interventions for mental health are increasingly popular, but their effectiveness for improving mental health is not well documented. Objective To investigate the effectiveness of the Open Sky School Program (École à Ciel Ouvert), a 12-week nature-based intervention for elementary schoolchildren in...

The increasing severity of natural disasters highlights the critical role of robust infrastructure and effective risk management policies in cities. The catastrophic failures during Hurricane Katrina (2005) and Hurricane Irene (2011) demonstrated how neglected and poorly designed systems exacerbate flooding and other climate-related risks. Addition...