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Showing 1 to 20 of 104 for “"green spaces"”.
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Green spaces, Black entrepreneurs: transforming Chicago’s historically marginalized neighborhoods
… and social benefits associated with urban green spaces. Less attention has been placed on the economic benefits individuals can experience while being involved in these projects. An example of this includes the case of African American entrepreneurs in the context of urban greening …
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Analysis of Gentrification and Green Spaces in East Austin, Texas
… government will try to rectify is low access to green spaces for marginalized communities in order to tackle environmental justice issues. However, when this occurs, an ironic situation can emerge within the urban core known as the ‘green-space paradox’. This study, focused on the eastern part of …
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Integrating the planning of green spaces and sustainable drainage systems
… to investigate the potential for integrating green space planning with water planning and to develop a framework for the same in order to reduce the risk of flooding.<br/><br/><br/>An extensive literature review was carried out in the areas of urban planning, water planning, planning …
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Social Demands and Geospatial Distributions of Urban Green Spaces and Blue Spaces
Green spaces and blue spaces in cities provide a wealth of benefits (or ecosystem services) to the urban social-ecological system. But with increasing urban populations and development, concerns about human wellbeing have also grown, especially in relation to the management of overstressed green …
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Parisian green spaces in the work of Guy de Maupassant from 1880-1886
… itself as an urban setting that required natural green spaces for its very integrity. While Maupassant certainly delivered depictions of corruption in Paris, his representation of the city was more complex and served to drive character and plot development in the narrative. His characters often …
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The planning and development of child-friendly green spaces in urban South Africa
The impact that urban green spaces in urban environments have on the sustainability and quality of life of the residents is phenomenal (Atiqul & Shah, 2011:601; UrbSpace, 2010; Levent et al, 2004:1). The local reality in South Africa confirms that green spaces in urban environments are decreasing …
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Concentrations and In Vitro Bioaccessibility of Metals in Soils at Urban Green Spaces in Toronto, Ontario
… and pH in 75 soil samples obtained from 25 urban green spaces within the City of Toronto. In vitro bioaccessibility was determined in eight of the samples as a surrogate for bioavailability. The mean concentrations of metals of interest, As, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn were below the Canadian Council …
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The Effects of Live Plants and Window Views of Green Spaces on Employee Perceptions of Job Satisfaction
… live interior plants or window views of exterior green spaces on perceptions of employee job satisfaction. The survey was posted on the Aggie Horticulture Web page (http://floriculture,tamu.edu:7998/workplaceenvironment/) for six months. The survey included questions regarding physical work …
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Exploring the Role of Urban Green Spaces: Perceptions and Experiences of International Students Living in Hoas Viikki
… master’s thesis aims to explore the potential of green spaces to overcome these challenges and support international students’ integration into Finnish society, using the integration theory developed by Tedeschi et al. (2022). According to this theory, experiences in nature can foster integration …
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The Value of Urban Amenities: Analyzing the Changing Dynamics of Consumer Goods, Mobility, and Green Spaces in Cities
… Chicago. Essay 3 explores the creation of urban green spaces, a fundamental environmental amenity. I analyze the relationship between public green spaces and gated green spaces within residential complexes in Xiamen, China, and argue that in the process of rapid urbanization, local governments …
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The use and perception of urban green spaces through the twentieth century: a case study of the Rondebosch Common
… analyse the emergence of narratives around urban green spaces as sites of community interaction, social activity and cultural and conservational value. I used the case study of the Rondebosch Common in Cape Town, South Africa during the period 1900 to 2015 to accomplish these aims. The Rondebosch …
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An examination of the bio-psychological benefits of physical activity in parks and urban green spaces : a mixed-method approach
… Liverpool has an abundance of parks and urban green spaces, the high health inequalities and lack of physical activity correlation with environment features suggests residents might not access parks and urban green spaces for health benefits. The exploratory study adopted a multi-method …
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Urban Green Spaces: Bridging cultural, ecological and political planning gaps to make the city of Colombo a leading ‘Greener-City’
… country shaped by its tropical climate. Greening the cities for beautification, recreation and environmental reasons has occurred here since ancient times. Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is a complex fast-growing city. A history of colonisation, first Portuguese, then Dutch …
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Student food security: the (dis)connection between student food experiences, sustainability and green spaces from the lens of food security
… banks and pantries, and the use of university green space in order to feed university students and decrease student food insecurity. Limited research on food security of university students in South Africa has been conducted, but this is increasing. Universities around the world are becoming …
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Impact of urban water bodies and green spaces on the spatial distribution of heat island effects: A case study of New York
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-10-19 without embargo terms
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Rethinking Urban Green Infrastructure as a Means to Promote Avian Conservation
… potential for cities to use urban green infrastructure to contribute to avian biodiversity conservation. At the global scale, climate change and growing urbanization are primary global drivers leading to decline and homogenization in world bird populations. Birds are fundamental and …
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Accessing green space in Cape Town : a case study of public perceptions of green space and barriers of access in eight nature reserves and conservation areas within Cape Town
… world, addressing the need for access to urban green space has become a pertinent topic of interest. In Cape Town, South Africa, a city of immense biodiversity and unique spatial development, the issue of accessing urban green spaces is particularly important. Environmental and ecological …
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Non-market valuation of urban ecosystem services in Penang, Malaysia
… values of ecosystem services in Penang's urban green spaces, addressing threats posed by urbanization. Utilizing non-market valuation techniques, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contributions of urban green spaces to the local economy. The first topic assesses …
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Demographic Usage Patterns of Purgatory Creek Park, San Marcos, TX
… the expenditure of resources on city parks and green spaces. As the city of San Marcos grows, the need for green spaces and leisure areas will grow as well, and creating spaces that appeal to, and have something to offer to as many citizens as possible is certainly a smart and …
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