Governance Factors Shaping Greenspace Provision: From Theory to Practice

Chris Boulton, Aysin Dedekorkut-Howes and Jason Byrne

Planning Theory & Practice, 2021, vol. 22, issue 1, 27-50

Abstract: Few studies have considered greenspace governance provision from a local government perspective. This paper applies previously overlooked insights from urban planning and social research, investigate the key question: ‘how do governance factors influence the provision of greenspace in cities?’. It examines governance tools, organisational leadership and culture, and political leadership. Findings reveal the tensions between a need for certainty and a desire for flexibility, highlighting inconsistencies between planning theory and practice. Better understanding the interplay of these enablers and constraints can inform policy-making to ensure that rapidly growing cities can respond to their residents’ needs using available resources.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1080/14649357.2021.1879240

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