Use-Related and Socio-Demographic Variations in Urban Green Space Preferences

This paper explores use-related and socio-demographic variations in the valuation of urban green space (UGS) characteristics Brussels Capital Region (BCR), lending insights into cultural ecosystem services provided by UGS. Mismatches supply demand for UGS are also identified. Knowledge on ways which vary an inadequate should guide inspire planning management to ensure that provision meets unique needs communities. Online surveys were conducted BCR determine how people use UGS, they experience these spaces, whether spaces fulfil their Our findings indicate (namely age household composition) correspond with distinct patterns valuation. Two subgroupings users identified: nature-oriented social users. accessibility analysis shows that, compared users, tend travel farther reach most frequently used but more often satisfied characteristics. point nature overcrowding city centre Brussels. We recommend planners not only consider size distance standards as well.