Exploring the relationship between urban green infrastructure connectivity, size and multifunctionality: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Urban green infrastructure (GI) multifunctionality is widely valued within the academic literature, and underpins calls from policy makers to enhance and expand GI resources. However, there is a gap in understanding concerning how GI connectivity and size influence GI multifunctionality outcomes.

Objectives

The objectives are to: (1) present the current status of research on urban GI multifunctionality (encompassing ecosystem services and disservices) and the GI traits of connectivity and size; (2) identify relationships between these topics within the literature; (3) provide research insights and present actionable GI planning recommendations based on the findings of the research.

Methods

A systematic review of 139 academic sources (2010-2023) was conducted f

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11893650 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature