| Title: |
Understanding success in the context of brownfield greening projects: The requirement for outcome evaluation in urban greenspace success assessment
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| Resource Type: |
document --> technical publication --> journal article
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| Country: |
United Kingdom
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| Year: |
2009 |
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Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 8:163-178
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| Author 1/Producer: |
Doick, K.J.
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| Other Authors/Producers: |
Sellers, G. Caston-Broto, V. & Silverthorne, T.
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| Author / Producer Type: |
University research group / research institute
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EUGRIS Keyword(s): |
Brownfields
Contaminated land-->Remediation options-->In situ treatment technologies
Contaminated land-->Remediation options-->Remediation options overview
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| Short description: |
The researchers reviewed evaluations of brownfield greening projects. While definitions of a successful greening projects vary, the focus tends to be economic, despite the difficulty in quantifying the financial benefits. The concept of 'success' also tends to centre on the funder or developer's needs, and under represents other stakeholders. For example, the social and economic wellbeing of the surrounding communities are often not considered.
This study suggests a framework for measuring success called the 'logic model'. This describes brownfield greening projects in terms of inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes (or indirect outputs). Examples of outputs could include the area of land regenerated and facilities provided, whereas outcomes could include biodiversity targets and cohesive communities.
The researchers applied this framework to six case studies of brownfield greening projects. The projects aimed to establish trees/woodland and provide quality green space with social and amenity value as outcomes.
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Submitted By:
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Professor Paul Bardos WhoDoesWhat?
Last update: 05/10/2009
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