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Assessing Green Leisure Space Equity
and Accessibility in the Yangtze River Delta:
A Geo-Spatial Analysis Using Multi-Source
Data Integration
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Faculty of Sports and Art, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, 341000 Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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Institute for Advanced Studies, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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School of Culture and Arts, Zhejiang Technical Institute of Economics, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, China
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Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Imperial College London, London, UK
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School of Management, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411104, China
Submission date: 2024-04-25
Final revision date: 2024-06-06
Acceptance date: 2024-06-28
Online publication date: 2024-12-04
Corresponding author
Yingji Li
School of Culture and Arts, Zhejiang Technical Institute of Economics, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, China
Qiong Yuan
School of Management, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411104, China
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ABSTRACT
The integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into sustainability studies is crucial
for advanced urban planning and ecological management. This study explores the distribution
and accessibility of urban green spaces as critical ecological services, particularly in the context
of post-pandemic recovery and urban resilience. Utilizing a comprehensive spatial database, this
research involves the extraction of Point of Interest (POI) data specific to green spaces within Yangzhou,
a representative city in the Yangtze River Delta, China. The analysis employs the two-step floating
catchment area (2SFCA) method to quantitatively assess green space accessibility for local residents.
Our findings reveal pronounced disparities in green space accessibility between urban and peri-urban
zones, highlighting substantial environmental inequity. These disparities suggest a need for targeted
urban planning interventions. By employing a multi-modal evaluation framework, this study not only
underscores the variations in urban green space accessibility but also proposes GIS-based strategies for
enhancing spatial planning at both micro and macro urban scales. The outcomes serve as a foundational
tool for policymakers to devise more equitable distributions of ecological services, thereby fostering
sustainable urban ecosystems and enhancing the quality of life for all city dwellers.