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DOI 10.1007/s13280-022-01808-x
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Title (Primary) Access to urban green spaces in Hannover: An exploration considering age groups, recreational nature qualities and potential demand
Author Weber, R.; Haase, A.; Albert, C.
Source Titel Ambio
Year 2023
Department SUSOZ
Volume 52
Issue 3
Page From 631
Page To 646
Language englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
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Keywords Accessibility; Age groups; Geographic information system analysis; Landscape planning; Recreation; Urban green space
Abstract City dwellers' accessibility of urban green spaces (UGS) has recently gained immense interest in research and policy. Related scientific studies thus far have focused primarily on spatial distances, largely missing considerations of UGS qualities. We analysed the entire UGS setting of Hannover considering the recreational nature quality and potential demands to identify age-appropriate green spaces by applying a geographic information system analysis of several data sets. Additionally, we assessed the accessibility of UGS for different age groups, varying recreational nature qualities, and potential demands. Results indicate that children and elderly people have poor access to UGS that offers age-related requirements to enable unrestricted nature-based recreation. Nature quality and age-related requirements play a significant role in the assessment of UGS for recreation and accessibility. We conclude that detected vulnerabilities regarding age-related recreation in cities are anchors to mainstream the issue and enhance future planning practices and research.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=25735
Weber, R., Haase, A., Albert, C. (2023):
Access to urban green spaces in Hannover: An exploration considering age groups, recreational nature qualities and potential demand
Ambio 52 (3), 631 - 646 10.1007/s13280-022-01808-x