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Sustainable green urban planning: the Green Credit Tool

E.J. Cilliers (Wageningen University of Applied Sciences, Van Hall Larenstein, Wageningen, The Netherlands North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa)
E. Diemont (Wageningen University of Applied Sciences, Van Hall Larenstein, Wageningen, The Netherlands)
D.J. Stobbelaar (Wageningen University of Applied Sciences, Van Hall Larenstein, Wageningen, The Netherlands)
W. Timmermans (Wageningen University of Applied Sciences, Van Hall Larenstein, Wageningen, The Netherlands)

Journal of Place Management and Development

ISSN: 1753-8335

Article publication date: 16 March 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

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The Green Credit Tool is evaluated as a method to quantify the value of green‐spaces and to determine how these green‐space‐values can be replaced or compensated for within urban spatial planning projects.

Design/methodology/approach

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Amersfoort Local Municipality created the Green Credit Tool to ensure protection and enhancement of the urban green totality. The tool is described and evaluated based on three core elements: the value matrix, the collection of values and green compensation. Findings were based on case studies in Parkweelde and Randerbroek (Amersfoort, The Netherlands).

Findings

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Green‐planning is not just about flora and fauna, but also about planning for economic benefits and thus needs to have a quantifiable value. The Green Credit Tool enhances integrated green‐planning by means of the value matrix (identifying values of green), collecting values (participation and stakeholder‐identification) and compensation (protecting green spaces).

Research limitations/implications

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Assessment of green values will differ between users, experts and between locations.

Practical implications

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The Green Credit Tool introduces a different perspective to green‐spaces that can add value to urban environments and thus creates economic spin‐offs. It stresses the need for environmental issues to play a greater role in future planning processes.

Social implications

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Green‐planning is known to have various psychological benefits. The Green Credit Tool is a communication tool and thus incorporates public opinions, enhances social responsibility and enhances awareness of the broader benefits of green spaces.

Originality/value

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The Green Credit Tool creates an integrated approach towards the planning of green‐spaces, enhancing the value of green areas and thus ensuring qualitative urban planning and sustainable economic development.

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Citation

Cilliers, E.J., Diemont, E., Stobbelaar, D.J. and Timmermans, W. (2010), "Sustainable green urban planning: the Green Credit Tool", Journal of Place Management and Development, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 57-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/17538331011030275

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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