Exploring the user experience, quality, and provision of urban greenspace: A mixed-method approach

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Creed, C. and Carvalho, J. 2024. Exploring the user experience, quality, and provision of urban greenspace: A mixed-method approach. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. 100, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128470
AuthorsCreed, C. and Carvalho, J.
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Urban greenspace plays a crucial role in city design, offering residents various benefits for their health and wellbeing. With increasing urbanisation and human population growth, urban greenspace is becoming an even more significant resource. By implementing a mixed-method approach, we conducted a comprehensive assessment of urban greenspace based on public usage and perceptions, and quality, availability and accessibility in Derby, UK. Our methodology included an online questionnaire to investigate greenspace usage and perceptions, an in-situ assessment to assess greenspace quality, and Geographical Information Systems analysis to quantify greenspace provision based on Natural England’s (2023) Accessible Greenspace Standards (AGS). We found that greenspace usage and perception vary according to demographic and socioeconomic aspects, with younger people and students showing lower engagement with greenspace. Positive engagement correlates with factors such as proximity, car access, employment, and education. We also found that moderately high levels of greenspace quality (69.47/100) are available in the city, with the most notable insufficiencies related to quietness/peacefulness, aesthetics, and naturalness. Finally, none of the AGS criteria are met at a city-wide scale given the lack of large greenspace sites (particularly over 100 ha) and inequalities in spatial distribution. Our study highlights the value of the use of different methodologies to assess greenspace-related factors and emphasises the significance of public engagement in evaluating greenspace quality. Additionally, we identified factors adversely affecting greenspace use, including parking fees and issues with facilities, amenities, and safety. We therefore recommend interventions to address these challenges and enhance greenspace experience and accessibility in the city.

KeywordsAvailability; Accessible greenspace standards; In-situ assessment; Quality indicators; Questionnaire; User perception
Year2024
JournalUrban Forestry and Urban Greening
Journal citation100, pp. 1-11
PublisherElsevier
ISSN1618-8667
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128470
Web address (URL)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1618866724002681
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