Assessing the institutional strategies of urban green spaces (Softcopy is also available)
Jain, Khushi (UG180295)
Assessing the institutional strategies of urban green spaces (Softcopy is also available) - 2023 - xii,98p.
Table of contents
Undertaking i
Certificate iii
Acknowledgements v
Abstract vii
Table of contents ix
List of Figures 1
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1 Introduction and Research Design 5
1.1 Background 5
1.2 Need for the Study 6
1.3 Aim of the Study 6
1.4 Objectives and detailed methodology 6
1.5 Scope and limitations 10
1.6 Scheme of Chapterization 10
2 Literature Review 13
2.1 Defining Urban Green Spaces 13
2.2 Types of Urban Green Spaces 13
2.3 Benefits of UGS 15
2.4 Economic benefits of UGS 18
2.5 Defining public parks and gardens 19
2.6 Funding and income generation in parks 20
2.7 Case Study 1: San Jose 21
2.8 Case Study 2: Hyde Park, London 24
2.9 Case Study 3: Delhi 26
2.10 Issues and challenges of Urban parks and gardens in developing countries 28
2.11 Learnings from case studies 29
2.12 Conclusion and Research gap 29
3 Existing Situation of Parks & Gardens in Ahmedabad 31
3.1 Current scenario: Ahmedabad city 31
3.2 Spatial distribution of UGS in Ahmedabad 32
3.3 Comparing Ahmedabad’s green space availability with global standards 33
3.4 Conclusion 34
4 Qualitative Assessment of Studies Parks & Gardens in Ahmedabad 35
4.1 Selection of study area 35
4.1.1 City level UGS 36
4.1.2 Zonal level UGS 37
4.1.3 Neighbourhood level UGS 37
4.2 Park users survey 38
4.3 Survey schedule and sample size 38
4.4 Locating the Parks & Gardens 39
4.5 Assessment/ Evaluation based on identified parameters 41
4.5.1 Demography 41
4.5.2 Purpose of visit 43
4.5.3 Accessibility 47
4.5.4 Porosity 50
4.5.5 Sociability 51
4.5.6 Amenities 51
4.6 Conclusion 54
5 Economic Impact of Studied Parks & Gardens 55
5.1 Economic benefit from assessed parameters (user’s perspective) 55
5.2 User’s views on commercial aspect of parks 57
5.3 Identification of existing monetary benefits 60
5.4 Conclusion 63
6 Institutional Framework of UGS in Ahmedabad 65
6.1 Interview with government officials 65
6.2 Organizational structure of UGS management (Zonal and Neighbourhood Level Parks) 65
6.3 Organizational structure of UGS management (City Level Park) 67
6.4 Planning and allocation of UGS 67
6.5 Local initiatives taken to increase UGS 68
6.6 Operation and maintenance of parks and gardens 70
6.7 Terms and conditions for O&M of parks and gardens 73
6.8 Conclusion 75
7 Conclusions and Recommendations 77
7.1 Major findings 77
7.1.1 User perspective 77
7.1.2 Institutional perspective 78
7.2 Challenges identified 79
7.3 Recommendations 80
7.4 Way forward 82
P TH-2752 / JAI
Assessing the institutional strategies of urban green spaces (Softcopy is also available) - 2023 - xii,98p.
Table of contents
Undertaking i
Certificate iii
Acknowledgements v
Abstract vii
Table of contents ix
List of Figures 1
List of tables Error! Bookmark not defined.
1 Introduction and Research Design 5
1.1 Background 5
1.2 Need for the Study 6
1.3 Aim of the Study 6
1.4 Objectives and detailed methodology 6
1.5 Scope and limitations 10
1.6 Scheme of Chapterization 10
2 Literature Review 13
2.1 Defining Urban Green Spaces 13
2.2 Types of Urban Green Spaces 13
2.3 Benefits of UGS 15
2.4 Economic benefits of UGS 18
2.5 Defining public parks and gardens 19
2.6 Funding and income generation in parks 20
2.7 Case Study 1: San Jose 21
2.8 Case Study 2: Hyde Park, London 24
2.9 Case Study 3: Delhi 26
2.10 Issues and challenges of Urban parks and gardens in developing countries 28
2.11 Learnings from case studies 29
2.12 Conclusion and Research gap 29
3 Existing Situation of Parks & Gardens in Ahmedabad 31
3.1 Current scenario: Ahmedabad city 31
3.2 Spatial distribution of UGS in Ahmedabad 32
3.3 Comparing Ahmedabad’s green space availability with global standards 33
3.4 Conclusion 34
4 Qualitative Assessment of Studies Parks & Gardens in Ahmedabad 35
4.1 Selection of study area 35
4.1.1 City level UGS 36
4.1.2 Zonal level UGS 37
4.1.3 Neighbourhood level UGS 37
4.2 Park users survey 38
4.3 Survey schedule and sample size 38
4.4 Locating the Parks & Gardens 39
4.5 Assessment/ Evaluation based on identified parameters 41
4.5.1 Demography 41
4.5.2 Purpose of visit 43
4.5.3 Accessibility 47
4.5.4 Porosity 50
4.5.5 Sociability 51
4.5.6 Amenities 51
4.6 Conclusion 54
5 Economic Impact of Studied Parks & Gardens 55
5.1 Economic benefit from assessed parameters (user’s perspective) 55
5.2 User’s views on commercial aspect of parks 57
5.3 Identification of existing monetary benefits 60
5.4 Conclusion 63
6 Institutional Framework of UGS in Ahmedabad 65
6.1 Interview with government officials 65
6.2 Organizational structure of UGS management (Zonal and Neighbourhood Level Parks) 65
6.3 Organizational structure of UGS management (City Level Park) 67
6.4 Planning and allocation of UGS 67
6.5 Local initiatives taken to increase UGS 68
6.6 Operation and maintenance of parks and gardens 70
6.7 Terms and conditions for O&M of parks and gardens 73
6.8 Conclusion 75
7 Conclusions and Recommendations 77
7.1 Major findings 77
7.1.1 User perspective 77
7.1.2 Institutional perspective 78
7.2 Challenges identified 79
7.3 Recommendations 80
7.4 Way forward 82
P TH-2752 / JAI