Spaces & Flows: Ninth International Conference on Urban and ExtraUrban Studies

Abstract

The analysis begins from the assumption that urban green spaces are ecosystems of vital importance in enhancing the quality of life in an urban environment and supplying ecosystem services such as biodiversity and climate regulation. Thus, urban green space is an important component of an ecosystem in any community development. Meeting the needs of users is related with the functions and services that urban green spaces provide to communities. Community involvement, engagement, and development require mechanisms to ensure meeting the needs and aspirations of local users in the community. The methods employed in this analysis are the empirical literature and documents review, analysis of existing data on uses and users, interviews with authorities and more detailed examination of a case specific data. Also, as some concluding remarks, some wider environmental, economic, and social initiatives for local authorities and communities are suggested that can justify initiatives by all represented and involved stakeholders. Finally, the study advances some opportunities, challenges and further research.