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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 Area Accessibility
             KPI No.            EN: EN: PSN: 2A   Type:          Advanced       Type:          Sustainable

             Definition /       Percentage of inhabitants with accessibility to green areas.
             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.
                                However, it is also important to note whether city inhabitants have ready access to
                                these spaces as such spaces lead to a higher quality of life for the city’s inhabitants.
                                An improving trend and higher values are considered positive.

             Source (s)         This indicator is based on WHO/EURO indicator suggested for accessibility of green
                                spaces and the methodological guidance. Retrieved from
                                <http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/321971/Urban-green-
                                spaces-and-health-review-evidence.pdf?ua=1>
             Methodology        Calculate as:
                                Numerator: Number of inhabitants living with 300m of a publicly accessible green
                                space of at least 0.5ha.
                                Denominator: Total number of city inhabitants.
                                Multiply by 100

             Unit               Percentage
             Data Sources /     Data may be obtained from municipal parks and recreation departments, planning
             Relevant Database  departments, aerial surveys or GIS data overlaid with population data or maps.
             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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