Green Park Research Articles

Green spaces, dementia and a meaningful life in the community: A mixed studies review.

Engagement in green spaces impacts positively on wellbeing and quality of life. However, little is known about the impacts of green space engagement specifically for people living with the experience of dementia in the community; people with a heightened need to maintain a quality life. In this mixed study review, we explore existing evidence for quality of life impacts of contact with green spaces by people living with dementia in the community. Findings show that gardens and horticultural programs, green care farms, parks, urban woodlands and neighbourhood outdoor environments can impact positively in several ways. Four key mechanisms are identified: Engaging in meaningful activities; Empowerment; Positive risk taking; and Reinforcing Identity. These findings provide conceptual links between psychosocial understandings of the relationships between nature and wellbeing with rights-based dementia discourses. We conclude that evidence specific for people living with dementia in the community setting is growing and there is potential for green spaces to enable an active and meaningful community-life, despite cognitive decline. This is worthy of consideration by policy makers, practitioners and carers. Future studies can broaden this field of research and include investigations into lesser-explored aspects of quality of life, such as spirituality, and methods that incorporate the voices of people living with dementia.

Evaluation of plantation design methodology to improve the human thermal comfort in hot-arid climatic responsive open spaces

Thermal sensation of users in outdoor spaces is an important aspect for an effective open space design. Vegetation is a serious component of the urban environment to alleviate the negative impacts of Urban Heat Island. In a hot city, the suitable plantation of trees is an essential parameter that can reduce heat stress. The objective of this study is to examine how the arrangement of trees and terrestrial materials can affect the outdoor microclimate and thermal comfort in business parks. This research focuses on optimizing the arrangement of trees with specific spatial location, in order to create green business park`s landscapes. Moreover, substituting high emission thermal terrestrial materials by low emission ones plays a key role in modifying the outdoor microclimate. In order to reach the goal, the current situation of an Egyptian business park called “Silicon Waha” was simulated, as a case study, using ENVI_MET software to investigate the levels of human thermal comfort. Afterwards, nine scenarios considering various tree layouts with specific pavement improvements were conducted. The results obtained were then compared with the actual design to determine the best alternatives for ameliorating the outdoor microclimate and enhancing human thermal comfort. Therefore, the paper develops a methodology of a relation between selecting trees location and the environmental parameters in Business Parks located in hot-arid climate. Eventually, the findings of this research provide the stakeholders with better guidelines for improving thermal comfort in outdoor workspaces and developing sustainable cities.

The contingent valuation for the preservation of three urban green parks

Urban green parks, considered as natural resources, should be seen as strategic elements for conservation of natural resources, socialization, health and well-being, since it significantly influences the local economy. The research sought to quantify the Willingness to Pay (WTP) for environmental conservation and its influencing factors, indicated by the population using three urban parks in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil: Parque das Nações Indígenas (PNI); Parque Ayrton Senna (PAS); and Parque Matas do Segredo (PMS). It was a quantitative approach, interviewing 824 users from the three parks object of the research, highlighting those who know and frequent the parks. A structured questionnaire was used, divided into groups of variables to identify the perceptions of socioeconomic, maintenance and preservation of parks, satisfaction with the equipment offered, and with the environmental preservation and maintenance of the Parks. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test were used to compare the independence between the proportions obtained for each Park, at the level of significance at p <0.05, bilateral. A binary logistic regression analysis of discrete variables was also performed to identify the factors that may influence the user of the Park to WTP of environmental conservation. As a result, it was identified that there is satisfaction in the Parks, in relation to the questions: place for social interaction, appearance, attractiveness, calm, cozy, beautiful and clean environment. In relation to WTP, it was identified that the people who attend the Parks are willing to pay for the protection and environmental conservation of these. This article has its academic importance in contributing to the knowledge of the importance of Urban Green Parks, as well as providing indications for the evolution of others socio-environmental research projects. Under the business scope, it provides data and conclusions for the direction of public policies enlist the population and entrepreneurs to strengthen the preservation and maintenance.

PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PERENCANAAN RUANG TERBUKA HIJAU DI KELURAHAN BUKIT TUNGGAL KOTA PALANGKA RAYA

Green Open Space and parks are a balance system between nature and humans in the built area. The concept of green space and parks is a balancing of decreasing open space, and increasing the area built. To improve the balance of the environment and built area, green space in the built area, especially settlements, needs to be restored in order for the two systems to play an optimal role. Parks and green space is a response to the needs of the landscape in a residential area and urban areas. The need for green space and parks is ideally an integrated ecological, social, and economic aspects of the urban area. Community participation proposal aims to show the role of community participation in the utilization of the needs of parks and green space in a residential area for ecological, economic and social sustainability in the future. The proposed community service involves community participation in the management of green space and parks as open space in a residential area in Bukit Tunggal Village, Jekan Raya District, Palangka Raya City. The method is a qualitative focus on observing community participation from the preparation, implementation and post-implementation stages of the implementation of the concept of green space and tree planting and garden arrangement in housing of the Bukit Tunggal village in an integrated manner according to the needs of open space for community activities and environmental preservation.

LAND COVER IMPACTS TOWARDS THERMAL VARIATION IN THE KUALA LUMPUR CITY

Physical geography and urban characteristics influenced the urban climate conditions. Built-up areas, green urban parks, forest reserves, streets and terrain constitute the climatic interactions within urban areas. These have led to the variation of the urban climate condition throughout the world. Thus, in studying urban climate, the impacts of these factors are crucial to be examined. This study aims to examine the effects of six important factors, namely built-up areas, green covers, terrain elevation, building volume, surface roughness and land use type, which contribute to the variation of the urban climate condition within the Kuala Lumpur City. In this study, the effects of the six factors (urban parameters) towards the air surface temperature variation were statistically tested. Using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model and remote sensing technique, the data needed for the analyses were extracted. The Geographical Information System (GIS) was employed as the analysis platform during the study. Based on the Spearman’s rho and Mann-Whitney U tests, it was identified that the six urban parameters and the air surface temperature variation are correlated. The further investigation conducted using the Kruskall-Wallis test has identified that only five of the urban parameters showed significant effects toward the air surface temperature variation, which are built-up areas, green covers, terrain elevation, building volume and surface roughness while the land use type was excluded. The findings of this study are very crucial as a pioneer research to integrate the urban climatic information in the urban planning decision making in tropical cities like Kuala Lumpur.

Jeju for-profit hospital (greenery hospital) and and decentralization and Anti-Corruption Issues

제주특별자치도지사는 제주특별법, 제주특별자치도 보건의료특례조례에 의하여 중국 녹지그룹의 외국법인에게 영리병원개설허가를 하였다. 제주특별자치도에 영리병원개설허가와 관련하여 주민의 반대와 공론화조사위원회의 반대에도 불구하고 제주특별자치도지사는 외국인전용이라는 조건을 붙여 개설허가를 하였으나, 녹지병원의 허가과정에서 국내병원 등의 우회투자 의혹, 녹지병원 모기업 대표 구속 등으로 인하여 부정부패의 논란이 가중되고 있다. 영리병원개설이 의료법에서는 금지하고 있으나 제주특별법에 의하여 지방자치단체장인 제주특별자치도지사에게 영리병원개설허가권을 부여하는 것은 지방분권이 강화된 것으로 여겨진다. 영리병원개설허가에 관련하여 지방분권강화에 따라 부정부패를 방지할 수 있는 법적문제와 그 개선 방안이 요구된다, 따라서 제주녹지병원과 관련하여 지방분권 및 부정부패 법제도와 현황을 살펴보고, 지방분권강화와 부패방지차원에서 제주녹지병원개설과 법치행정원리 구현, 보건의료심의위원회의 투명성 확보, 주민감사청구의 활성화, 도민감사관 및 감사위원회 등의 감사기관의 독립성과 감사의 실효성의 확보, 지방의회의 행정감사 청렴과 부패의 구별과 부패방지의무 신설, 지방공무원의 직권남용에 대한 형벌과 징계책임 강화, 부정부패자 명단공표에 관한 법적쟁점을 검토하여 그 개선방안을 제시한다.The Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has granted permission to establish a for-profit hospital for a foreign corporation of the Chinese Green Area Group under the Jeju Special Law and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Medical Special Regulations. In spite of the opposition from the residents and the opposition from the Public Opinion Investigation Commission, the Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Authority granted permission to establish a for-profit hospital in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province on the condition that it is exclusively for foreigners. In the process of permitting Greenery Hospital, discussions on damages have been exacerbated due to suspicion of investing in bypasses of hospitals in Japan and detention of the parent company of Greenery Hospital. Although the establishment of a for-profit hospital is prohibited by medical services, granting the right to establish a for-profit hospital to the governor of the local government, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, by the Jeju Special Law is considered to have strengthened decentralization. In connection with the permission to open a for-profit hospital, there is a need for legal issues and measures to prevent corruption based on strengthened decentralization. Therefore, in view of the current status of the decentralization and corruption law system in connection with the Jeju Green Park Hospital, the establishment of the Jeju Green Park Hospital and the implementation of the principles of the law-government administration, the transparency of the medical council in the dimensions of strengthening decentralization and preventing corruption Security, validity of citizen s audit request, ensuring the independence and appreciation of auditors such as provincial auditors and audit committees, auditing of local councils, establishing distinctions between corruption and corruption, and establishing anti-corruption obligations. Examine the legal issues related to the punishment and disciplinary punishment of civil servants for abuse of authority and the public disclosure of the list of corrupt officials, and propose measures to improve them.

Green spaces and heterogeneous social groups in the U.S.

To advance environmental justice in communities, this paper analyzed the way the attributes of green spaces have been defined and evaluated in the literature. We identified and examined 72 peer reviewed journal articles published between 2000 and 2018, which explored green spaces and social groups in the U.S. To report findings systematically, we collected indicators used in the articles and assessed which attributes of green spaces the indicators represent. We found that most articles focused on access more than other attributes (such as ecological benefits, visual and esthetic values, amenities, sociability, and safety). This finding was more salient in the articles that examined green spaces together with race and ethnicity, income class, or age group. The articles that considered green space attributes with gender focused more on evaluating safety, sociability, and amenity. For inclusive planning, design, and management of green spaces and parks, urban planners and park managers must pay attention to diverse attributes to which different social groups are sensitive.

Dynamic capacity modelling of soil environment carrying capacity, and developing a soil quality early warning framework for development land in China

The knowledge of soil environmental quality and its changing trends is important for safe and sustainable land utilization. However, comprehensive information on soil environment carrying capacity, involving environmental, economic and social pressures, is relatively rare. In this study, a modified dynamic capacity model is developed to estimate soil environment carrying capacity in terms of a combined consideration of soil environment capacity, cumulative input/output rate and risk characteristics. Based on the method proposed, this paper demonstrates the current pollution status and remaining soil capacity of the Beijing urban area, and establishes a conceptual “early warning” model for soil environmental quality, to predict time-dependent changing patterns of soil pollutants under different accumulation scenarios. The results showed that for Beijing soil environmental carrying capacity varied with land use type and pollutant. Compared with Cu, Zn and Pb, Cd posed the greatest threat to soil environmental carrying capacity in both residential areas and green parks. Heavy metal carrying capacity in soils in built-up areas in Beijing was not overloaded currently, and will not deteriorate significantly over the short-to medium-term in a hypothetical “decreased input” scenario. The method proposed provides a simple, cost-effective, and quantitative tool for mapping soil quality level, and assessing the need for risk management measures, in China and elsewhere.

Peran Mediasi Perceived Value dalam Memediasi Pengaruh Experiental Marketing terhadap Behavioral Intention (Studi pada Wisata Wahana di Kota Batu)

The purpose of this study is to find out the role of perceived value in mediating experiential marketing influence towards Behavioral Intention of visitors in Wisata Wahana of Batu City. The samples were 100 respondents from visitors of Eco Green Park, Jatim Park I and II. analysis technique using path analysis. The result of the study shows that experiential marketing has significant and positive influence towards perceived value and Behavioral Intention. The perceived value variable has been proven to be able to mediate experiential marketing influence towards the Behavioral Intention of visitors significantly, while the mediation happen is partial, because without the perceived value variable as mediation, the experiential marketing variable can affect the Behavioral Intention.

STRATEGI PENINGKATAN PENJUALAN AIR MINERAL (AIR GALON) PADA APARTEMENT GREEN PARK VIEW, DAAN MOGOT JAKARTA BARAT (STUDI KASUS PADA TIGA PENYALUR PENJUALAN AIR MINERAL)

This study aims to determine the strategy to increase sales of mineral water (gallon water) in the Green Park View apartment of three types of brands that are favored by consumers, Aqua, Cleo, Vit. This research is a qualitative study using a SWOT analysis tool. The data collection method is conducting interviews and observations. Based on the results of the research, the strategy taken is to strengthen the salesman team, strengthen brand identity, door-to-door, and set extreme strategies by raising selling prices and providing leeway for some time in paying off his first order. Whatever the policies of these three suppliers will have an impact on increasing profits for the company. Keywords: Marketing strategy, marketing mix, SWOT, qualitative

Green infrastructure quality and environmental sustainability in residential neighbourhoods in Lagos, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Green infrastructure (GI) provides ecosystem services that aid in mitigating the effects of environmental sustainability challenges (ESCs) and improving the health of residents. However, the extent to which GI quality influences environmental challenges (ECs) in highly populated urban settlements in developing countries remains unclear. This paper examined residents’ evaluation of GI quality and its influence on environmental sustainability challenges in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 1560 participants in a questionnaire survey. Results of descriptive and regression analysis revealed that the leading ESCs were greenhouse gas emission, waste management, and water quality and GI quality was rated poor by the residents. Availability of adequate, well-equipped green areas and parks had significant influence on ESCs in the study area. The study implies that to effectively mitigate the effects of ESCs more attention should be given to improving the quality and quantity of GI in Lagos Metropolis.

Implementation of green chemistry principles in circular economy system towards sustainable development goals: Challenges and perspectives.

Green chemistry principles (GCP) are comprehensively deployed in industrial management, governmental policy, educational practice, and technology development around the world. Circular economy always aims to balance the economic growth, resource sustainability, and environmental protection. This article offers a highlight on issues of significance within GCP and circular economy, and proposes the integrated strategies for GCP implementation from the aspects of governance, industry and education. At first, we developed a new categorizing system for GCP dividing to (i) pollution and accident prevention, (ii) safety and resource sustainability, and (iii) energy and resource sustainability. To assess the GCP practice towards the circular economy, the implementation of international movement of GCP in worldwide policy, especially those of Canada, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, United States and United Kingdom were reviewed. The policy implementation of GCP practices among governance, industries and education was analyzed. To integrate GCP into the circular economy concept, we also proposed five strategies of priority governance direction as follows: (i) establishment of cross-departmental collaboration, (ii) development of cleaner production and green product, (iii) provision of integrated chemical management system, (iv) implementation of green chemistry education program, and (v) construction of a business model. Finally, we discussed the prospects of disciplinary elements including the establishment of redesign-reduction-recovery-recycle-reuse (5R) practices for wastes reclamation, deployment of water-energy-food nexus with GCP to improve the food security and resource sustainability, and implementation of GCP in the green smart industrial park.

A Theoretical Calculation Method of Influence Radius of Settlement Based on the Slices Method in Tunnel Construction

At present, the empirical formula is used to calculate the influence radius of surface settlement and the width of settlement trough, which lacks theoretical support. Aiming at this problem, this paper derived the theoretical calculation formula for predicting the influence radius of formation settlement based on the slices method. Then, the expression of the width of settlement trough was obtained according to the relationship between the settlement influence radius and the settlement trough width. The rationality of the formula was verified by the Heathrow Express tunnel and the Green Park tunnel. Through analysis and discussion, it was found that in the clay stratum, the settlement calculation formula can more accurately predict the surface settlement, while there is a big error in predicting the stratum settlement within 4dnear the tunnel vault. In the sand layer, the internal friction angle is less than 40°, and the reinforcement surface is applied to the unsupported face to reduce the radius of influence; in the clay formation, when the cohesion is less than 50 kPa, the influence radius can be reduced by applying reinforcement measure to the unsupported face.

Keberadaan Fasilitas Taman Hijau Kota Purwodadi dan Pengaruhnya terhadap Kenyamanan Pengunjung

Open spaces located in urban areas have functioned as spaces for citizen interaction for a variety of useful functions and interests. The existence of existing city parks can be utilized by citizens of the city to the fullest. This has become one of the alternatives that can be utilized by the city community for more comfortable interactions. Judging from the function of researchers interested in conducting research by formulating the problem namely how the completeness of facilities and comfort in Green Garden Purwodadi City and how comfort is felt when using the facilities available. Green Open Space Arrangement (RTH) is still being promoted by the regency government due to the lack of open green space in Grobogan Regency. So far there have only been 12.8% of public green open space, while at least it requires 20% of green open space from urban areas. Therefore, Purwodadi Green Park was chosen as the object of research. Purwodadi Green Park is a new vehicle for free and fun family recreation in downtown Purwodadi, Grobogan Regency. This study aims to find out how the criteria of a comfortable city park to interact for urban communities. Then to find out the level of comfort, can be known by using data collection methods of observation and open questionnaires. The result of study is that Purwodadi Green Park not in accordance with established standards. The incomplete facilities have resulted in visitors inconvenience caused by the lack of trees in the green park, so that during the day visitors feel the heat due to direct exposure to sunlight.

Spatiotemporal Patterns of Visitors in Urban Green Parks by Mining Social Media Big Data Based Upon WHO Reports

Green parks in urban areas are believed to enhance the well-being of residents. The importance of green spaces to support health and fitness in urban areas has recently regained interest. Reports released in 2010-2016 by the World Health Organization (WHO) on urban planning, environment, and health stated that green spaces can have a positive impact on physical activity, social and mental well-being, enhance air quality and decrease noise exposure. We analyzed the number of check-ins in various parks of Shanghai by utilizing geotagged social media network check-in data. This article presents a descriptive study using social media data by obtaining the three-year comparison of spatial and temporal patterns of park visits to raise public awareness that green parks provide a healthy environment that can be beneficial for the well-being of urban citizens. We investigated the visitor spatiotemporal behavior in more than 115 green parks in 10 districts of Shanghai with approximately 250,000 check-ins. We examined 3 years of geotagged data and our main findings are: (i) the spatial and temporal variations of users in urban green parks (ii) the gender differences in space and time with relation to urban green parks. The main objective of this article is to present evident data for policymakers on the advantages of providing green spaces access to urban citizens and to facilitate cities with systematic approaches to provide green space access to improve the health of urban citizens.

Towards the Valuation of Open Spaces: A Hedonic Based Investigation for Sustainable Planning in the Dense Urban Context of Dhaka

Within the context of the economic valuation, the presence and absence of open space has an effect on the residential property value in urban areas. Residents in a city esteemed these open spaces differently. They are keen to pay a premium for attractive views willingly. This study only assessed the amenity value of open spaces especially green parks and water bodies of two planned urban residential neighborhoods of Dhaka city in Economic terms. An empirical analysis is carried out by employing Hedonic Price Method (HPM) to analyze the impact of open space attributes on real price of residential properties. The six storied walkup and high-density apartments are typical for upper and middle-income residents in Dhaka city. Together with a set of structural, location and socio-economic variables the research use to explain residential property prices; this study focuses on three amenity or environmental variables which include the existence of views of open spaces, the distance from the residential unit to the nearest open space, and the size of that open space. The regression analysis result from the first stage hedonic estimation reveal that homebuyers are willing to pay only for scenic views and living in the closest proximity to open spaces especially green parks. In contrast results for the size of the nearest open space for houses do not show a significant relationship on nearby property values. This estimated valuation of open spaces and their amenity benefits will be useful for policy making in urban design for both developers and planners, composing new strategies for land use planning and sustainable development, open space conservation and property appraisal.

Tranquillity mapping in New Zealand national parks – a pilot study

Abstract The tranquillity in national parks worldwide is currently under threat from intrusion of anthropogenic noise of a growing tourism industry and activity related to park management. This was addressed by creating informative tranquillity maps, where perceived tranquillity can be considered a key indicator of soundscape quality in natural areas. Tranquillity of an area can be assessed using TRAPT (Tranquillity Rating Prediction Tool), that has been developed and refined for assessing urban green spaces, national parks and wilderness areas in the United Kingdom. The subjective response to helicopter noise levels of a sample group of 35 people representing the general New Zealand population was obtained, based on visual and audio stimuli that were collected in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. These results were used to produce a revised TRAPT equation. It was discovered that levels under 32 dBA correspond to an excellent level of tranquillity. This threshold was used to produce a noise level exposure calculation for two national parks using noise prediction model AEDT (Aviation Environmental Development Tool). Contours representing tranquillity duration were then calculated and plotted, to serve as a planning tool for use by the Department of Conservation. A similar approach could be used for other national parks worldwide.

Verde urbano na conservação da biodiversidade em João Pessoa, Paraíba

O crescimento urbano tem alterado cada vez mais às características naturais dos ecossistemas em áreas povoadas, resultando na redução de áreas naturais e de biodiversidade. Para minimizar os impactos negativos da expansão urbana são criadas as áreas verdes e áreas protegidas. Neste contexto, este estudo objetivou analisar a importância do verde urbano existente na área urbana do município de João Pessoa, Paraíba, para a conservação da biodiversidade em um aglomerado populacional. O método consistiu na pesquisa exploratória e explicativa, com levantamento bibliográfico do acevo público e trabalho de campo em áreas verdes, parques, praças, remanescentes florestais, áreas de preservação e Unidades de Conservação. Foram identificadas 85 espécies arbóreas e palmeiras de 34 famílias diferentes, onde sete foram enquadradas em perigo de extinção. Também foram identificadas 36 espécies de aves, nove de répteis e oito mamíferos. Constatou-se uma interação entre grupos específicos da fauna com espécies da flora. O verde urbano de João Pessoa contribui para a conservação da flora nativa e espécies ameaçadas de extinção; existem grupos de aves, mamíferos e répteis utilizando o verde urbano para alimentação, abrigo ou alimentação, e; o município apresenta uma diversidade de espécies relevantes, mesmo assim, há a necessidade de criar áreas protegidas.

Assessment of Metallic Content, Pollution, and Sources of Road Dust in the City of Białystok (Poland)

ABSTRACT This study used flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) to determine the metallic content in 69 samples of street dust collected in various environments (viz., streets with heavy traffic, streets in residential neighborhoods, and streets near green areas and parks) of Bialystok, Poland, during 2018. In descending order of average concentration, the measured metals were Fe (2,335 mg kg−1), Zn (68.99 mg kg−1), Mn (68.62 mg kg−1), Cu (16.37 mg kg−1), Pb (11.42 mg kg−1), Cr (9.12 mg kg−1), and Ni (5.20 mg kg−1). Only Zn and Cu exhibited concentrations exceeding the geochemical background levels for Polish soil. We mapped the metallic concentrations in the samples to evaluate the spatial distribution of these elements and identified proximity to main road junctions with high traffic as a major factor. Multivariate statistical analysis (Pearson correlation, cluster analysis, and analysis of major components) revealed an association between vehicle operation, and Zn, Ni, Cu, and Cr, as these elements were found in the most traffic-congested areas. By contrast, Fe and Mn, which were detected in potentially unpolluted areas, displayed concentrations that were similar to natural ones.

Models of Green Parks and Public Lighting Systems of Several Advanced Cities in the World: Visionary Recommendations For Ho Chi Minh City

Models of Green Parks and Public Lighting Systems of Several Advanced Cities in the World: Visionary Recommendations For Ho Chi Minh City