Assessing Green Space Potential Accessibility through Urban Artificial Building Data in Nanjing, China

Du, Xindong; Zhang, Xiaoke; Wang, Huan; Zhi, Xiaojuan; Huang, Jikun

doi:10.3390/su12239935

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“…Despite this, "income" has a significant impact on residents' access to attached green space (Figure 5). Income status directly affects construction of attached green spaces in the vicinity of residential areas [34,60]. The income-driven disparity also suffers from a deeper lack of environmental justice and unequally distributed UGS [61,62].…”

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Residents’ Preference for Urban Green Space Types and Their Ecological-Social Services in China

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With accelerated urbanization and rapid expansion of the urban population, there is an increasing demand among urban residents for urban green spaces (UGS) and the ecosystem services (ES) they provide. The existing research mostly focuses on the spatial pattern of UGS types and ES provided by different UGS but ignores that residents’ preferences for UGS types and their ecological and social services should also be incorporated into the spatial planning decision-making of UGS. A web-based questionnaire was distributed randomly in urban areas of China and 1050 valid samples were collected in this study. Descriptive statistical analysis methods, structural equation modeling, and Pearson correlation were used to parse the residents’ preference for both UGS types, ecological–social services, and the relevant impact factors. The results showed that: (1) the strongest preference of residents for UGS and their ecological and social services are the attached green space, “beautifying the city”, and “physical and mental relaxation”, respectively; (2) the leading factors for residents’ access to UGS are “age” and “sufficient time”, except for attached green space. The most significant effect on both ecological and social services is the “season” factor. Further, “social gathering” and “exercise” are the services most and least likely to be affected. (3) Future planning of UGS should reinforce construction of attached green space and improve the aesthetics-related ES they provide. Construction of park green space and plaza green space should be enhanced to deal with the aging trend in society. Further, maintaining the existing construction of attached green space and building regional green space are crucial to the sustainability of UGS and its ecological–social services.

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Residents’ Preference for Urban Green Space Types and Their Ecological-Social Services in China

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“…Urban renewal is a strategic set of principles that works to overcome segregation between social classes [16] and work simultaneously for integrated economic development and social equity. Urban renewal operations play an essential role in reconstructing old urban spaces to improve the physical [17], socio-economic, and ecological aspects of urban areas through various actions. Nonetheless, the growing problems currently facing cities are complex and varied, and include social disintegration, population growth, economic recession, environmental pollution, and deterioration of urban functions [3].…”

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“…Thus, sustainable urban renewal is considered a healthy approach to promote land values and improve the quality of the environment, limit the problem of urban growth, and control the rural exodus to achieve various socioeconomic objectives [20]. The United Nations New Urban Agenda [16], which was held in Surabaya, Indonesia, in 2016, promoted a shared vision of a better and sustainable future, in which all peoples have equal rights [16] and access to the advantages and opportunities that cities can offer [17]. Sustainable urban development is the metabolism of transformation through the interrelationships between good governance, a sustainable economy, social and environmental sustainability, and improvement of living conditions.…”

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“…According to the research by X. Du, X. Zhang, H. Wang, X. Zhi, and J. Huang [17], we note that green spaces play an essential role in improving the health and quality of life of urban dwellers, which has become one of the most debated topics for researchers around the world, and the Chinese government in particular. The importance of urban parks in old urban centers has been particularly highlighted, and relevant measures have been recommended for residents' well-being and the sustainability of the cities they inhabit.…”

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Progress in Research on Sustainable Urban Renewal Since 2000: Library and Visual Analyses

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Urban renewal is an ideal approach to promoting the value of the urban fabric and improving the sustainability of the urban environment. This study, which shows the continuity of research on sustainable urban renewal, aimed to identify sustainable urban renewal literature based on a library analysis of scientific research since 2000. A total of 3971 scientific papers from the SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded) and SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index) databases were reviewed to examine how research concerning “sustainable urban renewal” has emerged and developed in the past 20 years. The h-indices and impact factors of the most relevant journals in urban renewal and sustainable development since 2000 were analyzed. The most frequently cited articles were analyzed using analysis of social networks (VOSviewer). The results revealed potential future focuses of research and guidelines that link urban renewal and sustainability: the engagement of all stakeholders in the decision-making process; the involvement of residents in projects; the development of cooperation between towns and cities; the preservation and reuse of built and industrial heritage while respecting environmental law; and, finally, the search for new financing techniques. These potential future research topics were analyzed in four research areas so that sustainable development can easily be integrated into an urban renewal project.

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“…While this started out with prominent ESG rating agencies (such as KLD, Sustainalytics, Vigeo Eiris, RobecoSAM, Asset4, and MSCI) including basic social rights, such as labor rights, safety, and human rights, increasingly indicators for wellness, satisfaction, and productivity are discerned [23,52]. Moreover, indicators related to environmental justice, such as the equal and affordable access to energy efficient buildings and social housing, could also be taken into account [53,54]. Although diverging measurement practices are an overall concern for ESG measurement and rating systems, conceptualizing "occupant health" or "occupant wellbeing" proves especially problematic.…”

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Bringing the User Back in the Building: An Analysis of ESG in Real Estate and a Behavioral Framework to Guide Future Research

2021

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Investors are currently obliged to take environment, social, and governance (ESG) issues into consideration as part of their fiduciary duty. As such, it becomes increasingly important to identify sustainable investments that also hold financial value. A sector where this is especially underdeveloped is real estate. This has a lot to do with the obfuscated conceptualization of ESG. The article identifies key gaps in the literature and practice and provides a framework to further the understanding of how ESG factors can add societal and financial value in the real estate sector. A key premise of the article is that the user in the building is grossly overlooked. Drawing on insights from behavioral social science and environmental psychology, the paper explains the role of the user in improving buildings’ ESG, also taking into account the investment value. To conclude, the article makes the case that the transition to user-centered smart real estate is the solution to improving both the environmental (E) and social (S) sustainability of buildings, as well as their investment value. Therefore, practitioners and academics are encouraged to critically evaluate and contextualize the ESG framework they are using as well as the extent to which users are considered and smart technology is employed.

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Assessing Green Space Potential Accessibility through Urban Artificial Building Data in Nanjing, China

Cited by 13 publications

References 37 publications

Residents’ Preference for Urban Green Space Types and Their Ecological-Social Services in China

Residents’ Preference for Urban Green Space Types and Their Ecological-Social Services in China

Progress in Research on Sustainable Urban Renewal Since 2000: Library and Visual Analyses

Bringing the User Back in the Building: An Analysis of ESG in Real Estate and a Behavioral Framework to Guide Future Research

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