ISHS Acta Horticulturae 775: XXVII International Horticultural Congress - IHC2006: International Symposium on Horticultural Practices and Therapy for Human Well-Being
CASE STUDY: IMPACT OF A WELL-PLANNED LANDSCAPE IN DELIVERING QUALITY OF LIFE TO CITY DWELLERS |
| Authors: | A. Younis, M. Qasim, A. Riaz |
| Keywords: | green spaces, benefits of green spaces, pollution control, problems in urban areas |
| Abstract:
The quality of life in the cities is constantly declining due to increasing urbanization, industrialization and mechanization. Noise, dust, gaseous pollution and summer peak temperature are major problems in urban areas. The value of green spaces within the urban fabric is increasingly being rediscovered. The present study was conducted to explore the possibilities of sustainable establishment of landscape in accordance with the perception of the people’s and local conditions. Planting design was made considering soil condition, local environment and people’s choice. The design received a quick response from the community and had great impact on the Faisalabad environment. All the wasteland in the interior city has been greatly improved and it helped to curb pollution, enhance biodiversity and beautify the city at the same time. The results of the present study showed that 71% of the respondents mentioned that the landscape enhanced the beauty of the area, 17.5% opined that it controls pollution. Regarding the types of plants they liked in the central spine, 45% chose flowering plants followed by 33.3% shrubs. In road-side green spaces 51.7% wished to see shady trees followed by flowering plants (25%). In squares, 50% of the respondents chose flowering plants while 30.8% liked seasonal plants. | |
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