Assessment of urban green space with an emphasis on equitable distribution in urban areas

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1 Master of Geography & Urban Planning, Zanjan University, Iran

2 Ph.D. student, Geography & urban Planning, Geography Department, Firdausi University, Mashhad, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Geography & Urban Planning, Zanjan University, Iran

Abstract

Explaining the relationship between space and social inequality depends on a deep understanding of the nature of space which implies spatial segregation, and how the different levels of per capita green space in urban areas. The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that the distribution of green space use is not balanced among areas of Zanjan. Because the lack of central justice in the planning that has been done in the city has caused inequality in the amount of access to urban green space uses. The need to revise the managerial approach to more balanced distribution in urban areas of Zanjan increases. In this regard, the present study has been conducted for statistical analysis of all urban green spaces that are distributed in Zanjan. The results of these analyzes confirm the fact that the distribution of green spaces in the city of Zanjan. It has not been able to estimate equality of opportunity for all citizens because in the neighborhoods of the city, the amount of green space is not the same. Therefore, due to the significant difference in the urban areas of Zanjan in accessing the use of green space, urban management requires the creation, development and redistribution of green spaces and parks based on the needs of low-income areas.

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