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"Urban green spaces are disappearing from New Zealand cities, at a time when
denser housing is being planned in many areas.
Overall, the total area of green space is reasonable in New Zealand cities
because they are relatively small by world standards. But our new research
shows complex links between urban intensification and the availability of green
spaces.
It highlights that Aotearoa’s cities have experienced significant loss of green
space over recent decades, often concentrated on private land as a consequence
of subdivisions and paving within residential lots.
We also show uneven distribution of green spaces between and within cities.
This is concerning because surveys show city residents value green spaces
highly for recreation, social interaction and cultural practices. Access to
parks and nature strips is also vital for people’s health and wellbeing."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
