The effect of an urban park on the microclimate in its vicinity: a case study for Antwerp, Belgium
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DOI: 10.1002/joc.5371
Abstract: An urban park can exhibit a cooling effect not only in the park itself, but also in its wake with respect to the prevailing wind. This study investigates the cooling potential of an urban park… read more here.
Keywords: urban park; cooling effect; study; case ... See more keywords
Exploring the potential of urban park size for the provision of ecosystem services to urban centres: A case study in São Paulo, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.08.036
Abstract: Abstract Urban parks include different infrastructures - green areas, fitness equipment, jogging tracks and sport courts – and are key suppliers of ecosystem services in cities. Given the importance of ecosystem services to the vigor… read more here.
Keywords: services urban; urban park; study; ecosystem ... See more keywords
Physicochemical and microbial properties of urban park soils of the cities of Marrakech, Morocco and Toruń, Poland: Human health risk assessment of fecal coliforms and trace elements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2020.104673
Abstract: Abstract The public green space (PGS) in urban areas presents an image of nature and its animal and plant biodiversity in the city. Due to intense urbanization in the world, pollutants such as trace elements… read more here.
Keywords: marrakech morocco; cities marrakech; urban park; trace elements ... See more keywords
Ecological engagement determines ecosystem service valuation: A case study from Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, Canada
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoser.2018.02.006
Abstract: Abstract Understanding stakeholder valuation of ecosystem services (ESs), and perceptions of threats to their conservation, can improve planning for urban protected areas. Our study objectives were to examine ES valuations by Rouge National Urban Park… read more here.
Keywords: urban park; rouge national; ecological engagement; national urban ... See more keywords
Economic impacts of a linear urban park on local businesses: The case of Gyeongui Line Forest Park in Seoul
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.10.001
Abstract: Abstract This study aims to explore the economic impacts of urban open spaces using the sales data of local small businesses. A new urban park could attract more visitors and lead to neighborhood revitalization, especially… read more here.
Keywords: economic impacts; line forest; park; forest park ... See more keywords
More meaningful, more restorative? Linking local landscape characteristics and place attachment to restorative perceptions of urban park visitors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2020.103763
Abstract: Abstract Previous studies have demonstrated place attachment’s potential to contribute to psychological restoration. However, relatively few studies have explored this subject in the context of Chinese natural urban parks. This study explores the relationship between… read more here.
Keywords: local landscape; urban park; place attachment; landscape characteristics ... See more keywords
Assessing urban park equity in Chaoyang District, Beijing using online review data
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51239-9
Abstract: Urban parks are essential components of urban ecosystems, providing vital ecological resources for city residents. However, the rapid expansion of high-density urban areas has led to an unequal distribution of park resources, raising growing concerns… read more here.
Keywords: urban park; equity; chaoyang district; park ... See more keywords
Exploring the Link between Fiscal Arrangements and the Quality of Public Services: Evidence from Major U.S. Urban Park Systems
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DOI: 10.1080/15309576.2020.1781215
Abstract: Abstract There is a longstanding debate about whether the fiscal and institutional arrangements for the provision of quality urban services should be more dispersed or concentrated. We contribute to the debate by exploring the link… read more here.
Keywords: quality; urban park; public services; park systems ... See more keywords
Diversity of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in An Atlantic Forest Urban Park, Salvador, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjac007
Abstract: Abstract We identified mosquito species (Diptera: Culicidae) in an Atlantic Forest fragment located in a large urban park in Salvador, Brazil, one year after a citywide epizootic of yellow fever virus (YFV). Between May 2… read more here.
Keywords: diptera culicidae; park salvador; atlantic forest; culicidae ... See more keywords
The Accessibility of Nanjing Urban Park Based on GIS
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DOI: 10.1108/ohi-03-2019-b0029
Abstract: The density and pattern of urban parks, traffic conditions are the main factors affecting urban park accessibility. To clarify the influence of traffic mode and urban road network on urban park accessibility, we examine downtown… read more here.
Keywords: park accessibility; urban park; accessibility; based gis ... See more keywords
Analysis of the Information Obtained From PM2.5 Concentration Measurements in an Urban Park
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DOI: 10.1109/tim.2020.2966360
Abstract: In this article, parametric and nonparametric statistical inference analysis of a set the measurements of air pollution because of PM2.5 concentrations was performed. The research work was carried out in an urban park in Quito,… read more here.
Keywords: urban park; park; analysis; level ... See more keywords