Planning for green qualities in the densification of suburban Stockholm - opportunities and challenges

Abstract

Implementing urban densification projects in planning practice while simultaneously providing sufficient green spaces has proven to be challenging. Consequently, there is an increasing need for practical approaches to urban green space management in the on-going densification of cities. Therefore, this study was designed to give a better understanding of current green space management practice in two municipalities in Stockholm, Sweden, undergoing densification. The challenges identified through interviews with municipal planners were related to site-specific conditions for densification projects, conflicting interests between involved and affected actors, green quality management issues, and limited use of impact assessment tools. In the municipalities, innovative approaches were adopted in efforts to minimize the above challenges, such as collaboration between the developers and planners, or participatory workshops with the local citizens. This paper explores these challenges and approaches, and makes further recommendations for improving green space management practice.

Keywords

green space; planning practice; sustainable planning; environmental assessment; densification

Published in

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management
2018, Volume: 61, number: 14, pages: 2613-2635
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

SLU Authors

• Wärnbäck, Antoienette

  • Department of Urban and Rural Development, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities


UKÄ Subject classification

Public Administration Studies


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2017.1406342

Permanent link to this page (URI)

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