multifunctional use of urban greenspace

This paper calls attention to the critical role of greenspaces in cities, while it overviews the many functions they provide. From a theoretical perspective, the utility function of urban greenspaces concerns multiple dimensions. Temporal, spatial and social aspects clearly need a taxonomic approach...

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Published in:International journal of agricultural sustainability 2010-01, Vol.8 (1-2), p.20-25
Main Authors: Leeuwen, Eveline van, Nijkamp, Peter, Vaz, Teresa de Noronha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
agricultural land
Agriculture
Business combinations
Climate change
community gardens
Environmental economics
Farms
Gardens & gardening
Hydroponics
Landscape architecture
literature reviews
multifunctional greenspaces
multifunctionality
Natural & organic foods
parks
Parks & recreation areas
social environment
Soil erosion
spatial variation
taxonomy
temporal variation
Tourism
urban agriculture
Urban areas
urban development
Urban farming
urban farmland
urban green
urban greenspaces
urban horticulture
urban planning
urban population
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Summary:This paper calls attention to the critical role of greenspaces in cities, while it overviews the many functions they provide. From a theoretical perspective, the utility function of urban greenspaces concerns multiple dimensions. Temporal, spatial and social aspects clearly need a taxonomic approach, which is also described in this study. Thus, the prominent goal of this paper is to highlight the importance of the multifunctional use of urban green areas. It is next argued that multitasking strategies may enhance the use of farmland within urban areas and that this may turn out to be a win-win situation, provided urban planners are able to understand the different motivations of local communities. These basic issues are essential in identifying and mapping out attractive developments for modern urban greenspaces.
ISSN:1473-5903
1747-762X
DOI:10.3763/ijas.2009.0466