Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions

Alessia Grigoletto, Mario Mauro, Francesco Campa, Alberto Loi, Maria Cristina Zambon, Marzia Bettocchi, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Laura Bragonzoni, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa and Stefania Toselli
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Alessia Grigoletto: Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Mario Mauro: Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sense Organs, University of Study of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy
Francesco Campa: Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy
Alberto Loi: Department of Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Sport Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Maria Cristina Zambon: Welfare Area and Promotion of Community Wellness, Bologna Municipality, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Marzia Bettocchi: Welfare Area and Promotion of Community Wellness, Bologna Municipality, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Mark Nieuwenhuijsen: ISGlobal, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Laura Bragonzoni: Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy
Pasqualino Maietta Latessa: Department of Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy
Stefania Toselli: Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 12, 1-21

Abstract: Green spaces are defined as open spaces of ground, covered by vegetation, including parks and gardens. This kind of environment is linked to many positive effects and its importance is growing due to increasing urbanization. Understanding what drives people to use green urban space is fundamental to creating appropriate campaigns to develop the use of such spaces and improve the citizens’ quality of life. A questionnaire on the attitude towards green space was developed and submitted to people from two Italian regions. Emilia-Romagna and Veneto are two regions in the North of Italy with different territorial policies. Three hundred and ten surveys were collected (167 in Emilia-Romagna and 143 in Veneto). Significant differences were observed between regions, age groups and in relation to the kind of work ( p < 0.05). People from Emilia-Romagna have higher scores of attitudes towards green space than people from Veneto, underlining the importance of territorial policies. Moreover, younger participants (18–30 years) seem to be less attracted to green urban space. Being an employee seems to influence the attitude towards green space. Particular attention should be given to subjects of the younger age groups and to the number of hours spent at work. This could be an important element for future research, so that political action can be implemented with these categories in mind.

Keywords: attitude; green space; health promotion; park (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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