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Category: Public Space and Nature, and Environmental Quality

Performance to
Category KPI Result SDG
Benchmark
Green Areas
(per 100 000 183.36 ha
inhabitants)
Green Area 47.29 %
Accessibility
Protected Natural 9.00 %
Areas
Recreational
Facilities 15 579 m 2
(per 100 000
inhabitants)

EMF Exposure Not Reported

Noise Exposure 5.50 %

Quality of life in cities depends largely on the availability of attractive and accessible green spaces. It
is generally agreed that urban green spaces are essential for the health and well-being of citizens.
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While green spaces are prevalent, irregular construction in the city has resulted in loss of urban
green spaces. KPI data also show that accessibility to green spaces and the full protection of
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natural spaces are limited.

Noise exposure meets the benchmark but improvements to recreational spaces may be needed.

EMF exposure is not currently being measured.

Viewed through the lens of the tourism industry, it is evident that high-quality green spaces can
support the success of the tourism industry by encouraging visits through the creation of attractive
destination and enterprise imagery, and the provision of spaces in which activities, for example
walking and wildlife watching, may be pursued.
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Therefore, a better living experience can be expected in a greener and less noisy city. While
Mashhad performs well on these benchmarks, increasing green spaces and tree cover is an effective
tool for climate change adaptation and should be encouraged.

Enhancing Performance Using ITU-T Recommendations:

Mashhad should refer to the ITU EMF Guide for more information and education resources on
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