Integrating Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Ecosystem Services into Spatial Optimization of Urban Functions

Tianlin Zhai, Mingyuan Chang, Yingchao Li, Longyang Huang, Ye Chen, Guanyu Ding, Chenchen Zhao, Ling Li (), Weiqiang Chen, Panfeng Zhang, Enxiang Cai, Caiyan Lei and Jing Wang ()
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Tianlin Zhai: College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Mingyuan Chang: College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Yingchao Li: College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Longyang Huang: School of Public Policy and Administration, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
Ye Chen: Chengdu Institute of Planning & Design, Chengdu 610041, China
Guanyu Ding: College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Chenchen Zhao: International Laboratory for Green Pest Control, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Ling Li: College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Weiqiang Chen: College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Panfeng Zhang: School of Tourism and Geographical Sciences, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
Enxiang Cai: College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Caiyan Lei: International Laboratory for Green Pest Control, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Jing Wang: College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China

Land, 2023, vol. 12, issue 9, 1-25

Abstract: It is vital to conduct urban ecosystem service evaluations and demarcate ecological management zoning to preserve regional ecological security and the spatial optimization of urban functions. This study assessed and examined the spatial distribution characteristics of the supply and demand of five typical ecosystem services in Zhengzhou and their matching pattern. Based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, urban ecological management zoning was demarcated to guide the spatial optimization of urban functions. The results showed that most of the ecological goods and services in Zhengzhou were generally provided in the west and south of the city. High-value areas of ecosystem service demand were mainly found in the urban center. There was a definite circle structure of total ecosystem service demand. Carbon sequestration, grain production, water yield, and habitat maintenance in the urban center area indicated an ecological deficit. Soil conservation in most regions was a surplus trend. Zhengzhou was demarcated into five groups of ecological management zoning. Different preferences had an impact on the ecosystem service supply and demand. The rise in living conditions led to an increase in the demand for high-level ecological services. This study can provide an essential theoretical basis and practical assistance for urban space optimization and ecosystem service management.

Keywords: ecosystem service; ecological management zoning; hierarchy of needs; supply and demand; rigidity traps; urban function optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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