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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 198-208 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Landscape and Urban Planning |
| Volume | 153 |
| Early online date | 9 Jun 2016 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2016 |
Abstract
This study presents a Public Participation Geographic Information System (PPGIS) method for spatially identifying and assessing multiple elements of environmental justice in urban blue space. We used this method in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Finland, to examine: (1) the diversity and spatial distribution of clusters based on the activities undertaken in urban blue space; (2) the diversity of users in each cluster, representing a composite measure of income, age and family income, and, (3) the extent of perceived problems and unpleasant experiences (PPUE) in each cluster. Proportionately more high activity and high user diversity areas were found in Helsinki than Espoo and Vantaa municipalities. Contrasting combinations of activity and user diversity (high-low, low-high) show very different spatial distributions, dominant activities and PPUE. The method enables landscape and urban planning strategies to be tailored to different types of activities and users, and to be responsive to the PPUE found in urban blue spaces. We encourage future landscape and urban planning research to further develop and apply this PPGIS method for assessing multiple elements of environmental justice.
Keywords
- Blue infrastructure, Distributional justice, Green infrastructure, Participatory mapping, Physical accessibility, SoftGIS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Science(all)
- Nature and Landscape Conservation
- Environmental Science(all)
- Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
- Environmental Science(all)
- Ecology
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In: Landscape and Urban Planning, Vol. 153, 09.2016, p. 198-208.
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T1 - Integrating multiple elements of environmental justice into urban blue space planning using public participation geographic information systems.
AU - Raymond, Christopher M.
AU - Gottwald, Sarah
AU - Kuoppa, Jenni
AU - Kyttä, Marketta
N1 - Funding information: The authors would like to acknowledge the support of the Academy of Finland who funded the research project named ENJUSTESS (Environmental Justice and ecosystem services: Access, equity and participation in the use and management of aquatic environments in the Helsinki region) from which this paper derives. We also wish to thank all project partners as well as the residents of Helsinki Metropolitan Area who participated in the project, and the Innovatiivinen Kaupunki ® program which also funded this research. The authors are very grateful for the support of the Sports Department and the Environment Center of the City of Helsinki .
PY - 2016/9
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N2 - This study presents a Public Participation Geographic Information System (PPGIS) method for spatially identifying and assessing multiple elements of environmental justice in urban blue space. We used this method in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Finland, to examine: (1) the diversity and spatial distribution of clusters based on the activities undertaken in urban blue space; (2) the diversity of users in each cluster, representing a composite measure of income, age and family income, and, (3) the extent of perceived problems and unpleasant experiences (PPUE) in each cluster. Proportionately more high activity and high user diversity areas were found in Helsinki than Espoo and Vantaa municipalities. Contrasting combinations of activity and user diversity (high-low, low-high) show very different spatial distributions, dominant activities and PPUE. The method enables landscape and urban planning strategies to be tailored to different types of activities and users, and to be responsive to the PPUE found in urban blue spaces. We encourage future landscape and urban planning research to further develop and apply this PPGIS method for assessing multiple elements of environmental justice.
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