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Comparison of different space indexing methods for ecological evaluation of urban openspaces

Takács, Dániel, Varró, Dorottya and Karlócainé Bakay, Eszter (2014) Comparison of different space indexing methods for ecological evaluation of urban openspaces. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 12 (4). pp. 1027-1048. DOI 10.15666/aeer/1204_10271048

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Abstract

Nowadays we meet many different evaluation methods regarding the ecological performance of green surfaces and parks. All these methods are extremely valuable in determining how well a green surface performs from ecological aspect and to what extent the environment were damaged if these sites would be built or would be developed any other way causing reduction of green surfaces. The goal of the article is to clarify the differences between two evaluation methods (GSI – Green Space Intensity, BARC – Biological Activity Rate Calculation) suitable for urban green infrastructure analysis and to see if any significant difference can be observed evaluating the same site by these methods. Our research sites are in Budapest and their sizes vary between 2,5-8 acres. The most important aspects of site analysis are the following: size and boundaries of the park, existence or lack of water features, the characteristics of their surfaces and the complexity of vegetation. We summarize the data of the site analysis in tables, make a summarizing diagram for visual representation and draw conclusions from the results. As a final step, we evaluate how these two evaluation systems relate to urban open space developments.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:remote sensing, urban vegetation, vegetation index, biological activity, green surface
Divisions:Faculty of Landscape Architecture > Department of Garden and Open Space Design
Subjects:Landscape planning, landscape protection, landscape design
Urban planning
DOI:10.15666/aeer/1204_10271048
ID Code:1910
Deposited By: MTMT SWORD
Deposited On:21 Apr 2015 06:51
Last Modified:21 Apr 2015 06:52

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