Abstract
Purpose – The Green Credit Tool is evaluated as a method to quantify the value of green-spaces and to determine how these green-space-values can be replaced or compensated for within urban spatial planning projects. Design/methodology/approach – Amersfoort Local Municipality created the Green Credit Tool to ensure protection and enhancement of the urban green totality. The tool is described and evaluated based on three core elements: the value matrix, the collection of values and green compensation. Findings were based on case studies in Parkweelde and Randerbroek (Amersfoort, The Netherlands).
Findings – Green-planning is not just about flora and fauna, but also about planning for economic benefits and thus needs to have a quantifiable value. The Green Credit Tool enhances integrated green-planning by means of the value matrix (identifying values of green), collecting values (participation and stakeholder-identification) and compensation (protecting green spaces).
Research limitations/implications – Assessment of green values will differ between users, experts and between locations.
Practical implications – The Green Credit Tool introduces a different perspective to green-spaces that can add value to urban environments and thus creates economic spin-offs. It stresses the need for environmental issues to play a greater role in future planning processes.
Social implications – Green-planning is known to have various psychological benefits. The Green Credit Tool is a communication tool and thus incorporates public opinions, enhances social responsibility and enhances awareness of the broader benefits of green spaces.
Originality/value – The Green Credit Tool creates an integrated approach towards the planning of green-spaces, enhancing the value of green areas and thus ensuring qualitative urban planning and sustainable economic development.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-66 |
Journal | Journal of Place Management and Development |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Environmental management
- Sustainable development
- The Netherlands
- Town and country planning
- Urban areas
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