Requirements for Achieving the Social Benefits of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI)

Mahmoud, Rehab AFAA

doi:10.21608/jesaun.2024.289935.1336

Requirements for Achieving the Social Benefits of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI)

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Rehab AFAA Mahmoud

مدرس بقسم الهندسة المعماریة، کلیة الهندسة، مصر، جامعة سیناء، فرع القنطرة

10.21608/jesaun.2024.289935.1336

Abstract

The rapid transformation of urban neighborhoods, alongside changing lifestyles, has prompted cities to prioritize not only mitigating climate stress but also improving the well-being of their residents. According to a study reported in the 2022 World Urbanization Prospects, cities emit greenhouse gases ranging from 40% to 70%. There is a possibility that these proportions could increase to 60% and 70% if the shrinkage of open and green spaces continues significantly, and public places become the available alternatives for people to interact socially away from their overcrowded homes.
Therefore, research is focusing on studying the implementation of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) in cities and the resulting social benefits.
The research aims to propose a set of requirements that must be met to achieve the social benefits of urban green infrastructure. This will serve as a reference for urban planners and any institution involved in creating open public spaces to enhance the capabilities of workers before and after the implementation of urban green infrastructure projects.
The research addresses the concept and evolution of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI), including its components, planning methodologies, obstacles, and strategies. The research also presents an analytical study of global projects in this field.
The research concludes that integrating central green areas, corridors, and stepping stones with urban green infrastructure strategies helps to achieve social benefits for and with the community.

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Main Subjects

Architecture Engineering and the Engineering Architectural Interior Design.

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