urban green space is a fundamental and attractive element of cities around the world all through the year. selecting species resistant to dryness is an essential decision for planting them in the urban green space in arid and semi-arid regions. one of the most important experiments to introduce new plants in new regions is phenology of different species. in this study, the phonological characte...

This study is a field research that aims to determine the extent of green open spaces that serve asneighborhood parks in Housing Public Company Panakkukang, which consists of three areas: Toddopuli, Tidung,and Tamalate. Population in this study, is the third of the areas. The selected sample is Tamalate, arguing that thearea is in the middle and is central to the whole Housing Public Company Pa...

Economic tools and regulatory systems for the urban environment 60 Land use and strategic urban planning 61 Spatial planning on the urban periphery 61 Mixed use planning and urban design policies 61 Transport planning and management 62 Preserving cultural heritage 63 Use of green space in urban areas 63 Urban agriculture and forestry 63 Integrated approaches to urban management 64 Site planning...

Background. The recreational use of urban spaces has increased significantly in recent years, due to a trend towards healthier lifestyles in which regular exercise plays a leading role. Examples include walking, running or biking, activities for which large urban green parks provide excellent conditions. These parks, located within the city, are intended for public use and include landscape fea...

Urban growth creates challenges recognized by the global community. Sustainable development is a widely accepted strategic framework in city planning and urban parks play an important role in it. Nonetheless, it is argued, that urban parks and other open green spaces are important for the quality of life of an increasingly urbanized society. Following the industrial revolution with its massive ...

HIGHLIGHTS • Vegetation structure and composition were measured in four major green space types • Remnants and golf courses supported highest native plant richness • Residential neighborhoods and urban parks supported highest exotic plant richness • Residential neighborhoods lacked key habitat structures including old trees • Green spaces can achieve complex vegetation with both native and exot...