Existence Of Green Space Research Articles

Population health status and green urban areas: impact on health outcomes in two Italian regions

Abstract Background Living in urban areas has been linked to a rise in noncommunicable diseases. Nevertheless, there is scarcity of evidence emphasizing the combined impacts of certain urban attributes (e.g. pollution, excessive soil sealing, urban temperatures) and the existence of green spaces on health outcomes. Further studies are imperative to evaluate the association between chronic illnesses such as dementia and ischemic heart disease, and the presence of urban green areas. Methods We conducted an ecological study in two Italian regions. Prevalence of chronic diseases in Tuscany and Latium were obtained at the municipality level from public health databases available online and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) was calculated for 2023. Descriptive analyses and Poisson regression models were run to assess the association between green space and chronic diseases prevalence, adjusting for age, sex, education, employment, foreign residents, income, urbanicity and spatial correlation. Results Preliminary analyses were conducted on 273 municipalities in Tuscany. Mean prevalence per 1000 inhabitants of dementia and ischemic heart disease were 15.75 (SD = 5.3) and 48.25 (SD = 11.06), respectively. Mean NDVI across municipalities was 0.37 (SD = 0.04). Higher green exposure is associated with lower prevalence of ischemic heart disease (β= -0.21; p < 0.05) and dementia (β=-0.3, p < 0.05). Analyses will be executed for the Latium region and complete results will be available by mid-June. Conclusions The presence of urban greenery appears to be associated with a reduction in chronic illnesses. While further studies are warranted, it is crucial to adopt urban policies focused on green spaces and citizens’ health outcomes. Generating evidence for decision-makers is essential for shaping urban environments in ways that promote both health and overall human wellbeing. Key messages • Living in green urban areas appears to positively impact human health, reducing chronic disease prevalence. • Greenery serve as a tool for mitigating and adapting to the climate crisis, promoting health.

Smart Evaluation of Green Campus Sustainability at Universitas Negeri Jakarta

This study aims to identify models of environmental sustainability and Green Campus within the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. This study used research and development method. The data collected in this study is primary data consisting of respondent characteristics, environmental sustainability, and Green Campus characteristics in the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. The population in this study were all students of the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. The sample in this study was all students of the Family Welfare Cluster. Data was collected by filling out a questionnaire. The data that has been collected is then processed and analyzed to see the most appropriate environmental sustainability and Green Campus model to be applied in the Faculty of Engineering. The research stages consist of research preparation, theory review, instrument preparation, instrument testing, instrument revision, field data collection, processing data, data analysis, and preparation of research outputs. Green Campus model in Universitas Negeri Jakarta focuses on the existence of green space, transportation, and the green movement. The concern is needed from various parties to strengthen other components in the section on green energy, green people, and green transportation. Policies are needed to move the academic community to be more concerned about the campus environment and the future development of Universitas Negeri Jakarta.

Are public administrations the only ones responsible for organizing the administration of green spaces within the localities? An assessment of the perception of the citizens of Constanta municipality in the context of sustainable development

The sustainable management of green spaces in urban localities is a major challenge for Romania's big cities. In terms of urban development, local public administrations are developing guidance and regulatory documents, one of the key elements of urban planning being the green urban infrastructure. Thus, the local public administration authorities have the obligation to keep track of the green spaces on the territory of administrative units by establishing local registers of the green spaces within the built-up areas of the localities, which must be correlated with the provisions of general urban plans and drafted urban planning regulations. The aim of this article is to capture the citizens’ perception of the manner in which the local public administration is preoccupied with the sustainable management of green spaces, in a context in which the legal provisions related to ensuring a green space area per capita are not complied with. Even though local public administration authorities are responsible for the sustainability measures in urban areas, given that the existence of green spaces is one of the important factors which define the quality of life, the involvement and participation of the community, of each citizen, as well as of all the entities present in this space is necessary.

Unit Optimalization Using the QM App for Windows on Perumahan Bukit Aradiar Permai Balikpapan

<p><em>Abstract</em></p><p>Housing demand continues to increase along with the increase in economic activity and the number of residents in the city of Balikpapan according to the 2017 Central Statistics Agency as many as 636,012 people to 645,727 people. The increase in housing demand is driven by the community's perspective that home ownership must be met while housing availability is limited. Based on the Balikpapan City Government in the 2012 Regional Spatial Plan, the plan to develop a spatial pattern of cultivation areas is more directed towards the north and east parts of the city so that population growth and development are not concentrated in the city center. This is a challenge for housing providers to meet the needs of long-lived communities and migrant communities by building housing located in the East of Balikpapan City as a place to live. The increase in land prices is so high in Balikpapan due to the movement of the capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, making housing prices also higher. The limited land owned by the housing developer must be utilized as well as possible for the construction of housing units, construction of facilities, and the existence of green space in the housing according to government regulations related to Balikpapan City RTRW. Land owned by housing developers that vary in shape is extremely limited with the type of house being built also varies and the price of the unit offered is different for each unit. For this reason, the developer must be able to optimize the production of the type of house that will be built based on government regulations and the National Spatial Plan, optimizing the land to get the optimum profit. This optimization uses the assistive application of QM for Windows and obtained 98 units for type 40/120 and type 45/120 for 102 units with optimum profit yielding Rp 104,292,098,201 for the BEP method.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> </em><em>Optimization</em><em>;</em><em> QM For Windows</em><em>;</em><em> Unit.</em></p>

Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Keberlanjutan Ruang Terbuka Hijau di DKI Jakarta

The quantity and quality of green open space (RTH) in big cities in Indonesia has decreased and resulted in environmental damage. The existence of green space is very much needed by the people of DKI Jakarta. However, the availability has not met the standards set by law, it is suspected that the capacity of RTH managers and the role of stakeholders in encouraging land use for RTH sustainability is not maximized. This study aims to analyze the level of sustainability of RTH and analyze the factors that influence the sustainability of RTH in DKI Jakarta. The research method uses quantitative data with survey methods and questionnaires as a data collection tool. The number of samples taken as many as 340 people for sub-districts and villages was selected by purposive sampling with the consideration that there are green alley activities for the sustainability of RTH. Data were collected from December 2019 to February 2020. The data were analyzed descriptively using SPSS 24 and inferential PLS 3. The results showed that the level of sustainability of RTH in DKI Jakarta was in the low category on economic, ecological, socio-cultural aspects and very low category for aesthetics. Stakeholder support has a positive and real impact on the sustainability of RTH which is reflected by the role of the government, community, media and extension workers. Manager capacity also has a positive and significant impact on the sustainability of RTH which is reflected by technical, managerial and social capacities.

Integrasi Ruang Biru Pada Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Sebagai Instrumen Mitigasi Bencana Banjir di Kota Semarang

Spatial planning as a guidance in spatial use, arrange various permitted activities in a space by considering various implications including natural disasters which may not be predictable. Semarang City with diverse topographic conditions has the potential for natural disasters, including flood. One of the flood disaster mitigation efforts is based on the existence of green space and blue-space as water catchment areas. But in fact, the substance of spatial planning has not clearly regulated the urban blue space. This study aims to integrate the blue space in the substance of regional spatial planning as a disaster mitigation instrument in the Semarang City. The research was conducted through a review of the substance of the spatial planning and flood disaster mitigation efforts that have been carried out in Semarang City. Based on the results of the studies that have been conducted, the integration of the blue space plan can be integrated in several contents of the regional spatial plan, starting from the formulation of objectives, policies, and spatial planning strategies to the direction of controlling spatial use.

Household Attitudes towards Sustainable Management of Urban Green Spaces and Parks in Lagos State, Nigeria

The attitude of urban dwellers is essential to the sustainable management of green spaces and parks in their environment. The study was carried out to examine various ways of raising fund, preferred mode of contribution and determinants of mode of contribution of the respondents to sustainable management of urban green spaces and parks. A total of 120 respondents were purposively selected based on the existence of green spaces and parks in six local government areas of Lagos state, Nigeria, Frequency counts, percentages and multivariate Probit regression model were used to analyze the data. The result shows that voluntary donations and Tax were rated by 40.8% of the respondents respectively as the most viable way of generating funds for sustainable management and maintenance of urban green spaces and park in Lagos state. Also, 46.67% of the respondents were willing to donate or pay cash as their means of contributing to sustainable management of green spaces and parks, while 6.67% were not willing to donate or render any assistance for sustainable management of green spaces and parks. The study affirmed that the Sex, Marital status, and average monthly income of the respondents had positive and significant influence on the respondents’ contribution to sustainable management of urban green space and parks, while educational level had a negative influence on the mode respondents’ contribution to sustainable management of green spaces and parks.

Ideal physical features of environmental design in children’s hospital

PurposeDuring hospitalization, children are faced with physical disorders and many psychological challenges. One important factor affecting children is the environmental design of the hospital. The inappropriate design of hospitals may contribute to an increase in fear, anxiety and behavioral disorders. The purpose of this study is to use children’s perspectives to evaluate the importance and impact of effective environmental factors to generate children’s hospital design guidelines.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, children’s desired atmosphere during treatment was examined via 16 drawings and 24 interviews from children at a children’s hospital in Iran.FindingsThe encoding of information extracted environmental components such as window view, color, hobby, playing, decorations, family presence, structure of hospital, presence of nurse, furniture, water features, light and green space. The results indicate that children prefer a hospital environment that provides entertainment facilities while also offering design features such as the presence of light, colorful decorations, the existence of green spaces and conditions suitable for their families to be present.Research limitations/implicationsDepending on the location and their living conditions, the children’s prioritization can be different in any society. In addition, the data of this research was descriptive; thus, the conclusions must be considered tentative.Originality/valueA number of studies focus on the needs of populations in developed countries. This topic has not been investigated in a major way via professionals in non-western countries such as Iran. Thus, the context of this study and present findings can be deemed unique.

Fauna of Cerambycidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Komaba Campus of the University of Tokyo, a highly urbanised area in Japan.

Urban green spaces play an important role in maintaining urban biodiversity in the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. Plant-dependent insect assemblages such as Cerambycidae, in particular, are likely influenced by the existence of green spaces in Tokyo’s urbanised environments. This study is the first comprehensive inventory of the cerambycid fauna in the Komaba Campus of the University of Tokyo. A cerambycid assemblage composed of a total of 25 species was recorded within the Komaba Campus site and compared to cerambycid assemblages in nine other green spaces distributed throughout Tokyo. The results indicated that the species number in the campus was similar to that recoded in a similar-sized green space in coastal Tokyo. Fewer cerambycid species were, however, found at the campus site than in larger-sized green spaces within Tokyo. Moreover, species compositions in urbanised areas were markedly different from those in suburbanised parks, mountains and forests within Tokyo.

TAMAN INTERAKTIF DI WADUK PLUIT SEBAGAI RUANG KEGIATAN PUBLIK BAGI MASYARAKAT DI JAKARTA

<p><em>Designing Interactive Pluit Reservoir Park motivated by the needs unmet green space in the city of Jakarta. The existence of green space can be function as a public space by residents. Public space is a container that takes residents to interact socially in outer space. Pluit Reservoir ia a new green space that also has another function as a public space. Green open space in the middle of the urban environment helps to improve the climate and environment of the city. Design issues is the need for Jakarta residents of an ideal public space can not be fully met by local governments such as the activities housed, circulation, utilities, as well as physical and psycological comfort. Design method used is based on the theory of an ideal open space concept. Ideal open space concept obtained through environmental comfort, convenience visitor psychology, the need of relaxation, active activities, and passive activities within the park. These criteris are the basis for the design of Interactive at Pluit Reservoir Park. The result obtained are design Interactive park that can accommodate not only residents but also social needs, make room for plants to grow and thrive for the preservation and welfare of the citizens of Jakarta.</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p><p><em><strong>Keyword : </strong>City Green Space, Interactive Park, Public space<br /></em></p>

Analysis of Green Space Characteristic Effect to the Comfort Microclimate in the Simple Flats in Jakarta

Existence of green spaces on simple flats (Rusunawa), especially trees, greatly affect the ambient temperature outside and inside the building. Density of tree canopy can modify air temperature under trees or buildings by reducing solar radiation on building facade. The aims of this study is to analize the characteristics of green space in Rusunawa and its influence on the microclimate. The experiment was conducted at four Rusunawa building located in Jakarta, i.e. Rusunawa Jatirawasari, Tambora, Pulogebang, and Marunda Cluster A. Species and number of trees were identified, while the ground cover was identified by its species and coverage. Physical characteristics of trees were measured by tree thrunk, tree height, and width crown. Measurement of temperature, relative humidity (RH), and wind velocity was conducted at seven points in each Rusunawa to determine their effects. The results showed the presence of trees can modify the temperature of building outside similar with in the building. The decrease of temperature was influenced by green coverage area, green coverage index, and environmental condition around Simple flats. In this study, the best microclimate was modification by the ability to reduce largest temperature differences. Further more, green space in Rusunawa Marunda Cluster A was considered as the most effective one in reducing temperature.

Understanding spatial patterns in the production of multiple urban ecosystem services

Urbanisation is a key driver of land use change and urban growth is set to continue. The provision of ecosystem services depends on the existence of greenspace. Urban morphology is potentially an important influence on ecosystem services. Therefore, it may be possible to promote service provision through an urban structure that supplies the processes and functions that underpin them. However, an understanding of the ability of urban areas to produce multiple ecosystem services, and the spatial pattern of their production, is required. We demonstrate an approach using easily accessible data, to generate maps of key urban ecosystem services for a case study city of Sheffield, UK. Urban greenspace with a mixture of land covers allowed areas of high production of multiple services in the city centre and edges. But crucially the detection of such ‘hotspots’ depended on the spatial resolution of the mapping unit. This shows there is potential to design cities to promote hotspots of production. We discuss how land cover type, its spatial location and how this relates to different suites of services, is key to promoting urban multifunctionality. Detecting trade-offs and synergies associated with particular urban designs will enable more informed decisions for achieving urban sustainability.

Temperature distribution and environmental impact of Tekirdag Ataturk Forest Nature Park

The term heat island describes built up areas that are hotter than nearby rural areas. The annual mean air temperature of a city with 1 million people or more can be 1.8-5.4°F (1-3°C) warmer than its surroundings. In the evening, the difference can be as high as 22°F (12°C). Heat islands can affect communities by increasing summertime peak energy demand, air conditioning costs, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, heat-related illness and mortality, and water quality (EPA, 2013). Urban heat islands are one of the most important problems of cities today and are experienced in Turkey similar to other cities in the world due to the spatial increase in urbanisation. It is known that the existence of green spaces has an important role in decreasing the negative effects of urban heat islands. The objective of this study is to determine the cooling effect of the Ataturk Forest Natural Park, which is 26.6 ha located in the city centre. Within this scope, mobile temperature values were taken at 41 points, 250 m apart, within the Ataturk Forest Natural Park and its surroundings. The result of the geostatistical analysis shows a temperature difference of up to 5.5°C between the Ataturk Forest National Park and its surroundings. This difference can be effective over an approximately 400 m radius.

A habitação como uma das componentes da qualidade do ambiente urbano. O caso do Porto e arredores

Neste artigo analisa-se a importância da qualidade da habitação no quadro da qualidade do ambiente urbano. Há hoje muitos problemas nas áreas urbanas: excesso de locatários por habitação, falta de conforto, habitações degradadas, bairros de barracas e alojamentos sem condições mínimas, por exemplo, no que respeita a instalações sanitárias, água e esgotos. Todavia, a questão da qualidade da habitação não é unicamente uma consequência da crise dos alojamentos, mas é preciso olhar também atentamente os espaços públicos, sobretudo os espaços verdes e os de prática de desportos.Faz-se igualmente referência às ligações, no meio dos mal-alojados, entre agravamento do estado de saúde (asma, reumatismo, etc.), pobreza, desemprego de longa duração e aumento de problemas de comportamento (alcoolismo, droga, violência, criminalidade).Nos últimos anos, os poderes públicos fizeram esforços para melhorar esta situação com a promoção de espaços verdes, parques desportivos e de lazer, assistência social aos casais, à população idosa e às crianças, reabilitação de habitações antigas e construção de novos alojamentos sociais.