Research Progress and Reflections on the Equity of Urban Green Space

Abstract

Green space equity development is a necessary pathway to achieve urban modernization and a crucial driving mechanism for enhancing urban resource utilization efficiency and resident life satisfaction. Green spaces are an essential component of urban ecosystems, not only mitigating the urban heat island effect but also playing a significant role in human comfort due to the ecological service value of vegetation. Equity is a core value persistently pursued in urban spatial and social development. This paper aims to further refine the theoretical research on urban green space equity from multidimensional perspectives by summarizing the development process of urban green space equity. It holds significant practical implications for improving urban ecological environment quality, promoting healthy urban living, and advancing urban green space development. Focusing on urban green spaces as the research subject, this study employs the literature review method to examine the main advancements in urban green space research over the past two decades, including the expansion of the connotation of urban green space and the diversification of its types. This contributes to understanding the context and value of urban green space research and refining the existing framework of urban green space studies.