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Understanding the accessibility to urban green spaces: Lisbon Case Study
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The growing awareness of the importance of physical and mental health has highlighted the need for
various services and activities that contribute to a healthier lifestyle. It is widely recognized that the
quality of life in urban areas is often lower than in rural areas, largely due to limited access to nature.
This disparity was further emphasized during the pandemic, which underscored the importance of
accessible outdoor spaces in cities. Urban green spaces not only improve individual well-being but
also mitigate environmental issues such as pollution and the heat island effect. Consequently, urban
planners and governments face the challenge of developing sustainable cities. Given the lack of a
standardized global approach, this research introduces a new method to analyze the supply and
demand balance of urban green spaces in Lisbon. Using the InVEST Urban Nature Access model
developed by the Natural Capital Project, this study offers a flexible approach to urban nature
management by providing easily obtainable information. In Lisbon, only 32% of subsections do not
have at least 9 m2 of urban green spaces per capita. The young population group accounts for 83% of
subsections with a positive supply-demand balance of green spaces, properly satisfying these
individuals needs, while the older population group only meets the 9 m2 target in 4% of the
subsections. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in southeastern Lisbon to
ensure equitable access to green spaces, particularly for the older population, who face a significant
deficit in urban green spaces.
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Dissertation presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Information Management, specialization in Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence
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Urban Green Spaces Accessibility Environmental justice GIS Urban planning Sustainable cities SDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communities