Sustainability of Urban Green Spaces: A Multidimensional Analysis

Veljko Dmitrović, Svetlana Ignjatijević (), Jelena Vapa Tankosić, Radivoj Prodanović, Nemanja Lekić, Aleksandra Pavlović, Miroslav Čavlin, Jovana Gardašević and Julijana Lekić
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Veljko Dmitrović: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Jove Ilića 154, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Svetlana Ignjatijević: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Jelena Vapa Tankosić: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Radivoj Prodanović: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Nemanja Lekić: Department of Business and Information Studies, Belgrade Business and Arts Academy of Applied Studies, Kraljice Marije 73, 11050 Belgrade, Serbia
Aleksandra Pavlović: The Academy of Applied Technical Studies—Polytechnic, Katarine Ambrozić 3, 11050 Belgrade, Serbia
Miroslav Čavlin: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Jovana Gardašević: Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management in Novi Sad, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Julijana Lekić: Faculty of Technical Sciences, Kneza Milosa 7, 38220 Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 9, 1-28

Abstract: Urban green spaces (UGS) play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life in urban environments by offering a wide range of ecological, psychological, socio–cultural, and economic benefits. This research addresses the multidimensional impact of functional characteristics of UGS on user satisfaction in Novi Sad, focusing on the various ways in which these spaces contribute to well-being. By integrating multiple perspectives, including ecological benefits like stress reduction, social and cultural aspects such as fostering community connections, and economic factors like enhancing property values, this study presents a holistic analysis of UGS. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and regression analysis, the research explores how different UGS functions interact to shape users’ perceptions. The findings highlight the importance of socio–cultural and ecological functions in improving the urban experience, providing key insights for urban planning that aims to create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient green spaces. This study emphasises the significance of considering these diverse dimensions in the development and management of urban green spaces for long-term sustainability and user satisfaction.

Keywords: urban green spaces; sustainability; ESG factors; user satisfaction; sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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