An integrated methodology to assess the benefits of urban green space.
The interrelated issues of urban sprawl, traffic congestion, noise, and air pollution are major socioeconomic problems faced by most European cities. A methodology is currently being developed for evaluating the role of green space and urban form in alleviating the adverse effects of urbanisation, mainly focusing on the environment but also accounting for socioeconomic aspects. The objectives and structure of the methodology are briefly outlined and illustrated with preliminary results obtained from case studies performed on several European cities.
De Ridder
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K
Flemish Institute for Technological Research (Vito), Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium. koen.deridder@vito.be
Adamec
V
V
Bañuelos
A
A
Bruse
M
M
Bürger
M
M
Damsgaard
O
O
Dufek
J
J
Hirsch
J
J
Lefebre
F
F
Pérez-Lacorzana
J M
JM
Thierry
A
A
Weber
C
C
D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources / Q000191:economics; D017753:Ecosystem; D004779:Environment Design; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009622:Noise / Q000517:prevention & control; D012924:Social Conditions; D001335:Vehicle Emissions
D001335:Vehicle Emissions