Urban green and blue infrastructure: A critical analysis of research on developing countries
This article reviews the current status of research on urban green and blue infrastructure
(GBI) in developing countries. We critically analyzed a total of 283 papers addressing urban …
(GBI) in developing countries. We critically analyzed a total of 283 papers addressing urban …
Garden city without parks: an assessment of the availability and conditions of parks in Kumasi
Parks are integral part of the urban environment. They play economic, structural, socio-
cultural and ecological roles for the sustenance of urban areas. Unfortunately, the rapid …
cultural and ecological roles for the sustenance of urban areas. Unfortunately, the rapid …
Accommodating green spaces in cities: Perceptions and attitudes in slums
PB Cobbinah, MO Asibey, MA Zuneidu… - Cities, 2021 - Elsevier
The growing assumption in urban studies literature is that residents of slum communities
struggle to find space to live but not a place to recreate and enjoy green space. However, at …
struggle to find space to live but not a place to recreate and enjoy green space. However, at …
Transport and historical changes in Kumasi's growth and form
Transport infrastructure and planning decisions are noted to directly influence the physical,
social and economic landscape of cities over a period of time. Little is however known about …
social and economic landscape of cities over a period of time. Little is however known about …
Urban forest and the question of planning-sustainability inadequacy
Many cities seek urban green infrastructure to improve their liveability amid rapid
urbanisation and climate change. The changes brought by urban green infrastructure are …
urbanisation and climate change. The changes brought by urban green infrastructure are …
The fate of urban green spaces: Assessment of the ownership, availability and conditions of parks in Accra, Ghana
Globally, the loss of green spaces threatens the sustainability of many cities. Among other
factors, complex land ownership and management regime reportedly disrupt land …
factors, complex land ownership and management regime reportedly disrupt land …
Users' preferences and perceptions towards urban green spaces in rapidly urbanized cities: The case of Debre Berhan and Debre Markos, Ethiopia
Urban green spaces are essential elements of cities that play an important role in urban
sustainability and human health. This study analyzed the users' preferences and …
sustainability and human health. This study analyzed the users' preferences and …
Factors that influence user patronage and satisfaction of urban parks in Ghanaian cities: case of the Rattray Park in Nhyiaeso, Kumasi
VK Quagraine, MO Asibey… - Local Environment, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Urban parks provide environmental, social and economic benefits to users. A notable model
that sought to integrate green spaces and create self-sufficient, healthy and pleasant places …
that sought to integrate green spaces and create self-sufficient, healthy and pleasant places …
[HTML][HTML] Characterisation and typology of urban wetlands in Ghana: Implications for the governance of urban commons in secondary cities in Africa
Urban wetlands continue to provide essential ecosystem services to the urban populace and
are largely seen as urban commons that need to be managed properly for continuous wise …
are largely seen as urban commons that need to be managed properly for continuous wise …
Building resilience to flood risks via green space planning in urban Ghana
Green spaces provide flood-regulating functions that help minimize the impact of flooding.
However, in urban Africa, rapid urbanization has led to the decline and deterioration of …
However, in urban Africa, rapid urbanization has led to the decline and deterioration of …