Urban Green Spaces as a Component of an Ecosystem

Jose Vargas-Hernandez, Karina Pallagst () and Justyna Zdunek-Wielgołaska
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Karina Pallagst: IPS Department International Planning Systems, Faculty of Spatial and Environmental Planning, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Justyna Zdunek-Wielgołaska: Faculty of Architecture, University of Technology

Chapter Chapter 8 in Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship, 2023, pp 165-198 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter is aimed at analyzing a review of the empirical literature on some important features of urban green spaces such as the components, functions, services, community involvement, initiatives, and actions from an ecosystem perspective. The analysis begins from the assumption that urban green spaces are ecosystems of vital importance in enhancing the quality of life in an urban environment and supplying ecosystem services, such as biodiversity, climate regulation. Thus, the urban green space ecosystem is an important component of an ecosystem in any community development. Meeting the needs of users is related to the functions and services that urban green spaces provide to communities. Community involvement, engagement, and development require a methodology to ensure that the needs and aspirations of local users in the community are met. The methods employed in this analysis are a review of the empirical literature and documents, analysis of existing data on uses and users, interviews with authorities, and a more detailed examination of case-specific data. Also, as concluding remarks, some of the wider environmental, economic and social initiatives for local authorities and communities are suggested that might justify any funding for all the stakeholders that are represented and involved. Finally, the chapter proposes some of the opportunities, challenges, and further research.

Keywords: Community involvement; Ecosystem; Functions; Services; Urban green spaces; Users (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28885-2_8

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