Equitable urban green space planning for sustainable cities: a GIS-based analysis of spatial disparities and functional strategies.

ABSTRACT: Urban Green Spaces (UGS) are critical for fostering ecological sustainability and social equity in rapidly urbanizing cities like Islamabad, Pakistan. This study aimed to comprehensively map and classify Islamabad's UGS, identify spatial disparities, and evaluate their ecological, recreational, and social functions. The research also proposed sustainable strategies for managing UGS to address urban challenges, including climate adaptation, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. The study developed a detailed spatial map of Islamabad's UGS using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-resolution satellite imagery. Seven typologies were categorized and analyzed, including parks, playgrounds, institutional green spaces, and waterways. Field surveys and random sampling validated the the

SUBMITTER: Kifayatullah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12214597 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature