February 20, 2024Ecosystems and PeopleOpen Access

Urban oases: the social-ecological importance of small urban green spaces

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In urban settings, small green spaces under 1 ha provide structural vegetation complexity that improves temperature regulation and enhances thermal comfort.
Narrative review of biophysical properties and participatory case studies evaluates how ecological design supports species diversity and ecosystem services.
Highlights that transdisciplinary governance and stakeholder engagement are essential to protect climate resilience and resident health across dense cities.

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Narrative review shows that small urban green spaces promote climate resilience and human wellbeing, highlighting the need for transdisciplinary planning.

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Egerer et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e785bab6db6435876f851a https://doi.org/10.1080/26395916.2024.2315991

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Narrative review shows that small urban green spaces promote climate resilience and human wellbeing, highlighting the need for transdisciplinary planning.

Urban oases: the social-ecological importance of small urban green spaces

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