Abstract
Palliwoda, J., and J. A. Priess. 2021. What do people value in urban green? Linking characteristics of urban green spaces to users’ perceptions of nature benefits, disturbances, and disservices. Ecology and Society 26(1):28. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-12204-260128
Highlights
International, national, and local policy guidelines call for the development of sustainable cities because the majority of the world’s population is and will be increasingly living in urban areas (Bundesregierung 2016, Stadt Leipzig 2017a, United Nations 2017)
In this study, we aimed to identify age-specific perceptions of benefits as well as disturbances/disservices of two types of urban green spaces (UGS) and link perceived nature benefits with park characteristics
Spatial, and gray characteristics on perceived benefits Our analysis reveals the positive influence of high tree cover to regulating services such as noise mediation or shade provision, whereas social and cultural interactions were more appreciated in urban parks with low tree cover, especially with high inhabitant density within 300 m
Summary
International, national, and local policy guidelines call for the development of sustainable cities because the majority of the world’s population is and will be increasingly living in urban areas (Bundesregierung 2016, Stadt Leipzig 2017a, United Nations 2017). UGS in the form of urban parks provide space for recreation, physical exercise, and social interactions for city residents (Peters et al 2010, Gómez-Baggethun and Barton 2013, Krellenberg et al 2014). They offer opportunities to experience and interact with nature (Gobster and Westphal 2004, Palliwoda et al 2017) and provide aesthetical as well as educational values (Bertram and Rehdanz 2015). Urban green spaces should include appropriate features and facilities and should be accessible for users to facilitate their benefits
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