Just Green Cities? Equity, Urban Green Space and Subjective Well-being

Urban green space (UGS) is an integral part of urban planning for the sake of climate change, physical liveability and residents' health and subjective well-being. UGS planning is, however, also an intervention in the urban fabric that could lead to spatial and social inequities. This thesis undertakes a series of research to shed light on the role of UGS in achieving equity in cities. A key message is that conventional approaches to UGS planning do not necessarily lead to a “just city” unless the focus changes from the equity in UGS provision to the output or impact of UGS.