Availability and accessibility of urban green spaces: the case of the urban zone of Queretaro Metropolitan Area, Mexico

The increase and preservation of the socio-environmental functions urban green spaces (UGS) through suitable management is part actions United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. UGS offer benefits to population in function their quantity, availability accessibility. Therefore, we developed a methodology measure classify within center Queretaro Metropolitan Area central Mexico. We established one category: public space polygon digitization was conducted at 1:1000 scale on-screen using visual image interpretation. Spatial analysis carried out terms (1) extent (urban area); (2) density (m2 area/city block; (3) accessibility (access for block level as unit analysis). Furthermore, cartographic accuracy assessment order validate generated data. results show not only spatial distribution study area but also relations with population, measured against conventional standards. These may contribute planning regarding UGS, improvement contributions cities’ populations.