Strategies and Challenges for Urban Green Spaces: A Case Study of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City
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Abstract
Urban forms are changing and becoming more ad hoc. Urban green spaces are an integral
element of a city's public open spaces and services, contributing to the health and wellbeing
of city people. Therefore, it is essential to make sure that public green spaces are
evenly distributed around the city and are easily accessible to all. Ensuring the effective
preservation, establishment, and growth of green areas stands as a crucial factor in
attaining sustainable urban development. The case of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City is
analyzed in this paper to examine the challenges and strategies involved in safeguarding
and promotion of these essential green areas. A mixed methodological approach was
considered for data collection, including interviews, observation, mapping, and analysis
using various parameters and collection of required information from documents. The
study reveals disparities in the distribution of green space around the city, particularly in
highly populated regions, with an emphasis on accessibility, distribution, and the impact
of local regulations. This study has made some important observations by carefully
examining the urban environment of Butwal. First, it showed that there were differences
in how green spaces were distributed throughout the city, with densely crowded wards
frequently lacking sufficient access to these vital amenities. Second, it brought to light the
difficulties encountered by local governments in the absence of clear typologies, standards,
and enabling laws for the design and development of green spaces.
Description
Urban forms are changing and becoming more ad hoc. Urban green spaces are an integral
element of a city's public open spaces and services, contributing to the health and wellbeing
of city people. Therefore, it is essential to make sure that public green spaces are
evenly distributed around the city and are easily accessible to all. Ensuring the effective
preservation, establishment, and growth of green areas stands as a crucial factor in
attaining sustainable urban development. The case of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City is
analyzed in this paper to examine the challenges and strategies involved in safeguarding
and promotion of these essential green areas.