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Collection Methodology for Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities

Dimension Environment
Sub-Dimension Environment
Category Public Space and Nature
KPI Name Green Areas
KPI No. EN: EN: PSN: 1C Type: Core Type: Sustainable

Definition / Green area per 100,000 inhabitants
Description

Rationale / Green areas are important to the sustainability of a city. The benefits of green
Interpretation / spaces include: capturing pollutants, reducing the “heat island” effect and providing
Benchmarking recreational spaces.
Green spaces can include parks, gardens, recreational areas, natural areas or other
open green spaces.
An improving trend and higher values are considered positive.
Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Total area of green space in the city (hectares) (public and private).
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Denominator: One 100,000 of the city’s population.
Unit Hectares / 100,000 inhabitants
Data Sources / Data may be obtained through municipal parks and recreation departments,
Relevant planning departments, aerial surveys or GIS data.
Databases
SDG Reference(s) SDG Indicator 11.7.1: The average share of the built-up area of cities that is open
space for public use for all, disaggregated by age group, sex and persons with
disabilities.

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