A framework to explore the effects of urban planning decisions on regulating ecosystem services in cities

Cortinovis, Chiara; Geneletti, Davide

doi:10.1016/j.ecoser.2019.100946

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“…Traditional urban planning focuses on the share of maintained green spaces or permeable areas, but ignores the different ecological functions and ES provided by different types of ecological components [ 72 ]. In recent years, many urban planning policies have attempted to go beyond traditional indicators and have advocated for the inclusion of ES in decision-making [ 73 ].…”

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Matching Ecosystem Services Supply and Demand through Land Use Optimization: A Study of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Megacity

Wang

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Shortfalls and mismatches between the supply and demand of ecosystem services (ES) can be detrimental to human wellbeing. Studies focused on these problems have increased in recent decades, but few have applied land use optimization to reduce such spatial mismatches. This study developed a methodology to identify ES mismatches and then use these mismatches as objectives for land use optimization. The methodology was applied to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao “Greater Bay Area” (GBA), a megacity of over 70 million people and one of the world’s largest urban agglomerations. Considering the demand for a healthy and secure living environment among city-dwellers, we focused on three ES: heat mitigation, flood mitigation, and recreational services. The results showed large spatial heterogeneity in supply and demand for these three ES. However, compared to current conditions in the GBA, our model showed that optimized land use allocation could better match the supply and demand for heat mitigation (number of beneficiaries increased by 15%), flood mitigation (amount of population exposed to flood damage decreased by 37%), and recreation (number of beneficiaries increased by 14%). By integrating land use allocation and spatial mismatch analysis, this methodology provides a feasible way to align ES supply and demand to advance urban and regional sustainability.

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Matching Ecosystem Services Supply and Demand through Land Use Optimization: A Study of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Megacity

Wang

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“…Urban ecosystem services can be broadly classified into regulating, cultural, and provisioning services [8]. Examples of regulating services include ecological processes that improve air quality, attenuate noise, or reduce flood risk by regulating stormwater flows [1,9]. Cultural services include spiritual enrichment, recreation, and aesthetic experiences [10].…”

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Urban Vegetation Types are Not Perceived Equally in Providing Ecosystem Services and Disservices

Drillet¹,

Fung²,

Leong³

et al. 2020

Sustainability

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Urban vegetation is important in providing ecosystem services to people. Different urban vegetation types provide contrasting suites of ecosystem services and disservices. Understanding public perceptions of the ecosystem services and disservices can therefore play an important role in shaping the planning and management of urban areas. We conducted an online survey (n = 1000) to understand how residents in the tropical city of Singapore perceived urban vegetation and the associated ecosystem services and disservices. The questionnaire was designed to explore whether different urban vegetation types (grass, shrubs, trees, trees over shrubs, and secondary forest) were perceived as equal in providing benefits. Respondents considered ecosystem services provided by urban vegetation to be more important than disservices. Among ecosystem services, regulating services were most highly rated, with more than 80% of the respondents appreciating urban vegetation for providing shade and improving air quality. Respondents recognized that different vegetation types provided different ecosystem services. For example, secondary forest was most commonly associated with education and wildlife, while trees were strongly associated with cooling and air quality. We conclude that in developing plans and designs for urban vegetation and ecosystem services, it is important to understand the perceptions, priorities, and concerns of residents.

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“…146 Food and woodfuels, which more than 70% of African households rely on as primary energy source, 147 can be supplied from agroforestry systems within and around urban areas, while creating income for rural and peri-urban farmers. 148 Trees create an urban cooling effect that can reduce extreme temperature, 149 which is especially relevant in low-income built-up areas that lack air-conditioning to regulate temperatures. Where air conditioning is used, urban cooling reduces energy consumption and the associated greenhouse gas emissions.…”

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A Planetary Health Perspective on Agroforestry in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rosenstock¹,

Dawson

Aynekulu

et al. 2019

One Earth

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A framework to explore the effects of urban planning decisions on regulating ecosystem services in cities

Cited by 114 publications

References 123 publications

Matching Ecosystem Services Supply and Demand through Land Use Optimization: A Study of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Megacity

Matching Ecosystem Services Supply and Demand through Land Use Optimization: A Study of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Megacity

Urban Vegetation Types are Not Perceived Equally in Providing Ecosystem Services and Disservices

A Planetary Health Perspective on Agroforestry in Sub-Saharan Africa

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