Urban green space, more than just an aesthetic
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: By 2050, over 70% of the population is projected to reside in urban areas, up from around 55% today. With this growth, it is expected that pressure on land use will increase externally as urban areas expand into the surrounding countryside. But there is also likely to be pressure internally as urban land is maximized for building development. This can inevitably put pressure on urban green spaces, which in many cities may already be limited. Urban green spaces are not only aesthetically beneficial but also play a vital function in healthy and sustainable urban environments.
Source: Cell Reports Sustainability
Authors: Melissa Plail, Richard Thompson, Lu Liu
Language: English
Topic: Urban Green Space and Health
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $5,460
OpenAlex ID: W4401804252