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Empirical analysis on the determinants of urban parks
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Abstract Urban parks play an important role in enhancing the lifestyle of the community
by providing functions which support the environment, safety, health and ell-being. This
paper will examine what the determining factors are for the development of urban parks,
taking into consideration the supply side... view more
Urban parks play an important role in enhancing the lifestyle of the community
by providing functions which support the environment, safety, health and ell-being. This
paper will examine what the determining factors are for the development of urban parks,
taking into consideration the supply side and demand side factors and past conditions of
urban parks. Japan prefecture level data between 2001 to 2014 will be applied to a panel
data analysis. The results find that for the supply side factors, the share of gross production
by the construction industry and the financial strength of the local government; and on the
demand side factors, preference towards the environment, health and well-being, have
impact on the urban park area per capita at a statistically significant level.... view less
Keywords
green space; well-being; urban development; environmental safety; urban planning; Japan
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
urban parks; financial strength of local government; preference; share of gross production by construction industry
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 87-102
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 11 (2019) 1
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed