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G26 Establish a “just-green-enough” approach

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Knowledge & Awarness Political Commitment Organisation Perceived Costs & Benefits Social & Environmental Justice
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Curran & Hamilton (2012) propose a “just-green-enough” approach to establish green infrastructure while minimising the negative effects of green gentrification. The idea is that the marginal improvements in life quality as a result of green/blue space upgrades are limited beyond a certain degree of green space enhancement. This means that investments in larger green spaces tend to have limited advantages in terms of subjective well-being, while increasing real estate prices. By making an area “just green enough”, social as well as ecological objectives can be obtained without necessarily increasing housing prices significantly.

Potential Elements
  • Study the interplay between housing prices and green space (quality and accessibility) for the local context
  • Integrate related KPIs as a basis for future planning