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Governance factors shaping greenspace provision: from theory to practice

journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 04:20 authored by Boulton, C, Dedekorkut-Howes, A, Jason ByrneJason Byrne
Few studies have considered greenspace governance provision from a local government perspective. This paper applies previously overlooked insights from urban planning and social research, investigate the key question: 'how do governance factors influence the provision of greenspace in cities?'. It examines governance tools, organisational leadership and culture, and political leadership. Findings reveal the tensions between a need for certainty and a desire for flexibility, highlighting inconsistencies between planning theory and practice. Better understanding the interplay of these enablers and constraints can inform policy-making to ensure that rapidly growing cities can respond to their residents’ needs using available resources.

History

Publication title

Planning Theory and Practice

Volume

22

Pagination

27-50

ISSN

1464-9357

Department/School

School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences

Publisher

Routledge/Taylor & Francis Ltd

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Rights statement

© 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Urban planning; Recreation and leisure activities (excl. sport and exercise); Public services policy advice and analysis