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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
Benchmarking providing 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 (m ) (public and private).
2
Denominator: One 100 000th of the city’s population.

2
Unit m / 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.

Verification Check to see if calculation is based on 100 000 inhabitants and consistent with
Guidance population.
Check data sources.

GIS maps are common methodology to calculate.
Ensure reasonableness – green areas are not as prevalent in arid areas.
A green area may also be considered a recreational area or protected area.

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