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Mapping Park and Greenspace Value Across the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver Campus Li, Tuochen
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Greenspaces on university campuses enhance well-being, yet their value varies due to accessibility and usability factors. This study mapped greenspace value across the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus, assessing how lighting, accessibility infrastructure, topography and physical barriers influenced inclusivity and usability. Using a geospatial framework, data were collected from UBC infrastructure databases, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) models, and on-site observations, analyzed through hotspot analysis, Kriging interpolation, and Weighted Overlay Analysis to generate a suitability map. Results showed central areas like West Mall and Lower Mall with high greenspace value due to dense lighting, flat terrain, and extensive accessibility features, while peripheral zones like Acadia Park scored lower due to inadequate lighting and steep slopes. The analysis revealed a central-peripheral divide, with central areas scoring 80% higher in suitability, highlighting systematic planning biases reducing equitable access. Targeted interventions like enhanced lighting and ramps were recommended to improve inclusivity. This work’s geospatial and LiDAR-based approach is transferable beyond UBC, offering a scalable model for urban parks, other campuses, and public spaces to assess accessibility. Cities globally could utilize it to address disparities in park equity, ensuring inclusivity for diverse populations, like those with mobility challenges or in underserved, remote areas. The focus on barriers and infrastructure applies to municipal planning, correcting imbalances where high-traffic zones overshadow peripheral regions. For example, suburban or rural communities could adapt this model to optimize limited greenspace resources. It also supports climate resilience by identifying areas requiring green enhancements. Applicable to sustainable development goals, this framework empowers planners to enhance social justice in urban design, making greenspaces equitable assets anywhere.
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Mapping Park and Greenspace Value Across the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver Campus
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2025-04-22
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Greenspaces on university campuses enhance well-being, yet their value varies due to accessibility and usability factors. This study mapped greenspace value across the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus, assessing how lighting, accessibility infrastructure, topography and physical barriers influenced inclusivity and usability. Using a geospatial framework, data were collected from UBC infrastructure databases, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) models, and on-site observations, analyzed through hotspot analysis, Kriging interpolation, and Weighted Overlay Analysis to generate a suitability map. Results showed central areas like West Mall and Lower Mall with high greenspace value due to dense lighting, flat terrain, and extensive accessibility features, while peripheral zones like Acadia Park scored lower due to inadequate lighting and steep slopes. The analysis revealed a central-peripheral divide, with central areas scoring 80% higher in suitability, highlighting systematic planning biases reducing equitable access. Targeted interventions like enhanced lighting and ramps were recommended to improve inclusivity. This work’s geospatial and LiDAR-based approach is transferable beyond UBC, offering a scalable model for urban parks, other campuses, and public spaces to assess accessibility. Cities globally could utilize it to address disparities in park equity, ensuring inclusivity for diverse populations, like those with mobility challenges or in underserved, remote areas. The focus on barriers and infrastructure applies to municipal planning, correcting imbalances where high-traffic zones overshadow peripheral regions. For example, suburban or rural communities could adapt this model to optimize limited greenspace resources. It also supports climate resilience by identifying areas requiring green enhancements. Applicable to sustainable development goals, this framework empowers planners to enhance social justice in urban design, making greenspaces equitable assets anywhere.
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English
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2025-04-09
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University of British Columbia Library
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CC-BY 4.0
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10.14288/1.0448466
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Canada
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Dataverse
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