Zhang_et_al_2020

Xibei Zhang, Zhuobiao Ni, Yafei Wang, Siyu Chen, Beicheng Xia (2020). Public perception and preferences of small urban green infrastructures: A case study in Guangzhou, China. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 53:126700, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126700.

Keywords: Green infrastructure, green space, biodiversity, perceptions, methods

Small urban green infrastructure is understudied in terms of use and perception. But small UGIs are more in line with city’s demands for green infrastructure - as there is usually not a lot of room to build large parks etc. Studied preferences of people for urban green infrastructure, and how are the benefits valued? Studied a green roof, green wall, and small green lane.

Asked residents their willingness to pay and travel cost method for green infrastructure + demographic background.

  • People were satisfied with the green lane but when asked if they would replace it and with what, the dominant answer was an urban forest (followed by green roof)

  • People were more willing to pay for a green lane than a green roof or wall

  • Air pollution/quality was top ranked concern and reason for investing in GI, followed by noise pollution and temperature

    • biodiversity degradation was least important issue

  • Noise was more important for men, air pollution for women

  • Flooding was more important for people with lower incomes

  • Respondents generally unaware of biodiversity protection benefits