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Exploring the role of public participation in delivering inclusive, quality, and resilient green infrastructure for climate adaptation in the UK
Abstract Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) is crucial for socio-ecological systems that tackle urbanisation challenges. Participatory approaches involve the public in local environmental decision-making, and they are receiving renewed attention from academics, policymakers, and design professionals to achieve more inclusive urban development practices. This paper examines public participation in UGI delivery in the UK by evaluating the relationship between policy and practice. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, including expert interviews and a nationwide survey, to explore financing, governance, perceptions of participation, and public willingness to engage in UGI delivery. The data reveals factors that influence people's inclination to participate in UGI delivery. Attitudes toward UGI and nature are favourable, but not the primary motivators for participation in UGI-related community or conservation activities. The research highlights the potential of deliberative public participation with the right policy instruments and support infrastructure to deliver effective UGI addressing ecological and socio-cultural priorities. The research emphasises the importance of public involvement in achieving sustainable urban development and the critical role of UGI in developing socio-ecological systems that address urbanisation challenges. It also highlights differences between rhetoric and practice in inclusive urban planning discourse.
Highlights This study provides empirical data indicating the factors which affect people's inclination participate in UGI delivery. The majority of UGI strategies in the UK still adopt a top-down and expert-driven approach. We examined the overarching motivations and barriers to the adoption of participatory approaches toward UGI development. Most respondents agreed community greening projects would enhance social interactions amongst residents. Awareness of UGI benefits may foster interest in participation.
Exploring the role of public participation in delivering inclusive, quality, and resilient green infrastructure for climate adaptation in the UK
Abstract Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) is crucial for socio-ecological systems that tackle urbanisation challenges. Participatory approaches involve the public in local environmental decision-making, and they are receiving renewed attention from academics, policymakers, and design professionals to achieve more inclusive urban development practices. This paper examines public participation in UGI delivery in the UK by evaluating the relationship between policy and practice. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, including expert interviews and a nationwide survey, to explore financing, governance, perceptions of participation, and public willingness to engage in UGI delivery. The data reveals factors that influence people's inclination to participate in UGI delivery. Attitudes toward UGI and nature are favourable, but not the primary motivators for participation in UGI-related community or conservation activities. The research highlights the potential of deliberative public participation with the right policy instruments and support infrastructure to deliver effective UGI addressing ecological and socio-cultural priorities. The research emphasises the importance of public involvement in achieving sustainable urban development and the critical role of UGI in developing socio-ecological systems that address urbanisation challenges. It also highlights differences between rhetoric and practice in inclusive urban planning discourse.
Highlights This study provides empirical data indicating the factors which affect people's inclination participate in UGI delivery. The majority of UGI strategies in the UK still adopt a top-down and expert-driven approach. We examined the overarching motivations and barriers to the adoption of participatory approaches toward UGI development. Most respondents agreed community greening projects would enhance social interactions amongst residents. Awareness of UGI benefits may foster interest in participation.
Exploring the role of public participation in delivering inclusive, quality, and resilient green infrastructure for climate adaptation in the UK
Jones, Jessica (author) / Russo, Alessio (author)
Cities ; 148
2024-02-11
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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