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- Stay close to urban green spaces: current evidence on cultural ecosystem services provisionPublication . Vidal, Diogo Guedes; Patoilo Teixeira, Catarina; Dias, Ricardo; Fernandes, Cláudia; Filho, Walter Leal; Barros, Nelson; Maia, Rui LeandroResearch suggests that access to urban green spaces (UGS) is crucial to support public and environmental health through ecosystem services (ES) provision. However, Cultural ecosystem services (CES), due to their connections to human emotion, a deep meaning, fulfilment, and motivation, have been less studied. CES provision in UGS are central to well-being, contributing to improving mental and physical health outcomes, as well as enhancing social cohesion. Accordingly, this systematic review aims to contribute to a better understanding of CES provision by UGS.
- A review on the cultural ecosystem services provision of urban green spaces: perception, use and health benefitsPublication . Vidal, Diogo Guedes; Dias, Ricardo; Oliveira, Gisela; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Filho, Walter Leal; Fernandes, Cláudia; Barros, Nelson; Maia, Rui LeandroThis study presents a systematic review to investigate the multiple dimensions of cultural ecosystem services (CES) provided by urban green spaces (UGS) that aim to contribute to supporting the ecosystem services framework towards more sustainable cities. Methodologically, the search was based on peerreviewed journal papers indexed in ScienceDirect, PubMed and Google Scholar platforms (2000–2020), following the PRISMA specific guidelines. The search returned 5417 results. After the initial screening process, 41 articles were finally selected. The results highlighted a set of main dimensions of CES: (1) perception and assessment, (2) recreation, and mental and physical health, (3) aesthetic appreciation/ inspiration for culture, art and design, (4) tourism, and (5) spiritual experience and sense of place. The common framework among these dimensions shows that UGS’ uses and motivations are influenced by user age and space characteristics. The findings encourage the development of relational approaches to help understand what UGS’ users feel and experience in these places, how UGS contribute to promoting healthier and more sustainable cities, and how UGS increase wellbeing for people of all ages.