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Unscripted spaces. Urban green space and terrains vagues in historical perspective: Antwerp (Belgium) c. 1900 Universiteit Antwerpen
This article studies urban green spaces and terrains vagues in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Antwerp. The research compares the perspective of citizens with the official policy on urban public green spaces. The article reveals the importance of these “unscripted spaces” for the urban population as opposed to the negative connotation that is generally assigned to them and in contrast with the official policy about open spaces at ...
Spatially explicit urban green indicators for characterizing vegetation cover and public green space proximity : a case study on Brussels, Belgium Universiteit Gent Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Cities often have a substantial green infrastructure, which provides local ecosystem services that improve the quality of life of urban residents. These services should be explicitly addressed in urban development policies, and areas with insufficient vegetation and limited access to public green spaces should be identified. This paper presents two spatially explicit urban green indicators that are derived using remote sensing imagery, freely ...
Integrating public perceptions of proximity and quality in the modelling of urban green space access Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Access to urban green space (UGS) is associated with a number of physical and social benefits. Recognizing the importance of UGS access for people’s well-being, several methods have been proposed to model UGS accessibility and highlight areas underserviced by UGS. However, existing methodologies have several limitations. Models often make use of universal, normative maximum travel distances, which may not reflect the distances people actually ...
Residential green space and seasonal distress in a cohort of tree pollen allergy patients Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
Background: Residential green space may improve human health, for example by promoting physical activity and by reducing stress. Conversely, residential green space may increase stress by emitting aeroallergens and exacerbating allergic disease. Here we examine impacts of exposure to residential green space on distress in the susceptible subpopulation of adults sensitized to tree pollen allergens. Methods: In a panel study of 88 tree pollen ...
Does the health impact of exposure to neighbourhood green space differ between population groups? An explorative study in four European cities Universiteit Gent Universiteit Antwerpen
It has been suggested that certain residents, such as those with a low socioeconomic status, the elderly, and women, may benefit more from the presence of neighbourhood green space than others. We tested this hypothesis for age, gender, educational level, and employment status in four European cities. Data were collected in Barcelona (Spain; n = 1002), Kaunas (Lithuania; n = 989), Doetinchem (The Netherlands; n = 847), and Stoke-on-Trent (UK; n ...
Use-Related and Socio-Demographic Variations in Urban Green Space Preferences Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This paper explores use-related and socio-demographic variations in the valuation of urban green space (UGS) characteristics in the Brussels Capital Region (BCR), lending insights into the valuation of the cultural ecosystem services provided by UGS. Mismatches in the supply of and demand for UGS characteristics are also identified. Knowledge on the ways in which valuation of UGS characteristics vary and on an inadequate supply of UGS ...
Exploring Options for Public Green Space Development: Research by Design and GIS-Based Scenario Modelling Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Green spaces have a positive influence on human well-being. Therefore, an accurate evaluation of public green space provision is crucial for administrations to achieve decent urban environmental quality for all. Whereas inequalities in green space access have been studied in relation to income, the relation between neighbourhood affluence and remediation difficulty remains insufficiently investigated. A methodology is proposed for co-creating ...
Linking green space to health: a comparative study of two urban neighbourhoods in Ghent, Belgium Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This paper investigates the nature of the relationship between the greenness of the local environment and the health and well-being of its inhabitants by looking at a number of possible mediators within the same study: physical activity, perceived stress, ability to concentrate, social cohesion and neighbourhood satisfaction. Data were collected through a survey of residents in two neighbourhoods that differ objectively in green space provision, ...