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Database research record2019·United States

An Assesment of the Preferences of Urban Residents for Green Space

Isaiah O. Aridou, Nicholas Robert Alescio, Rachael E. Mair

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This project assessed urban residents' preferences for green space in their communities to inform the Massachusetts Statewide Land Conservation Plan. Through eight case studies and surveys and interviews with urban residents, the study identified parks, community gardens, and walking paths as the top preferences. Recommendations included considering parking availability, utilizing NGO connections, and conducting more data collection for green space development.