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From green to gold: A South African example of valuing urban green spaces in some residential areas in Potchefstroom
Recent scientific studies identified multiple benefits of green areas in terms ofliveability and sustainability. As such, the need to value green spaces within residentialareas is increasing, especially in developing countries. This article summarizescurrent approaches to green space planning, and introduces the Potchefstroomcase study as example where 1) the value of green spaces were determined bymeans of hedonic price analysis and 2) the impact of green spaces were evaluatedon site-scale and neighbourhood-scale, also identifying certain uses and benefits,described as ecosystem services. Five sites in the more affluent residential areas inPotchefstroom were selected to investigate the impact of proximity to green spacesin relation to residential property prices. This research illustrated contradicting resultsto most international case studies. Green spaces were found to have a negativeimpact on site-scale, but a positive impact on neighbourhood-scale. Similar studiesneed to be conducted in more areas to make evidence-based conclusions in thisregard. This article can serve as point of departure for such.
From green to gold: A South African example of valuing urban green spaces in some residential areas in Potchefstroom
Recent scientific studies identified multiple benefits of green areas in terms ofliveability and sustainability. As such, the need to value green spaces within residentialareas is increasing, especially in developing countries. This article summarizescurrent approaches to green space planning, and introduces the Potchefstroomcase study as example where 1) the value of green spaces were determined bymeans of hedonic price analysis and 2) the impact of green spaces were evaluatedon site-scale and neighbourhood-scale, also identifying certain uses and benefits,described as ecosystem services. Five sites in the more affluent residential areas inPotchefstroom were selected to investigate the impact of proximity to green spacesin relation to residential property prices. This research illustrated contradicting resultsto most international case studies. Green spaces were found to have a negativeimpact on site-scale, but a positive impact on neighbourhood-scale. Similar studiesneed to be conducted in more areas to make evidence-based conclusions in thisregard. This article can serve as point of departure for such.
From green to gold: A South African example of valuing urban green spaces in some residential areas in Potchefstroom
Cilliers, Juanee (author) / Cilliers, Sarel (author)
2015-12-31
Town and Regional Planning; Vol. 67 (2015); 1-12 ; 2415-0495 ; 1012-280X
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
710
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