Participatory map** emerged from a need for more inclusive methods of collecting spatial
data with the intention of democratizing the decision-making process. It encompasses a …

Although place-based investigations into human phenomena have been widely conducted
in the social sciences over the last decades, this notion has only recently transgressed into …

Internet map** platforms are widely used in participatory planning. They carry the promise
of accessibility, a wider audience, and more precise spatial data. However, they are …

Abstract Spaces for play in children's daily-life are essential for their development. However,
planning in most cities is limitedly aware of children's needs for playable-spaces. This study …

The concept of cultural ecosystem services has been increasingly influential in both
environmental research and policy decision making, such as for urban green spaces …

Public participation and civic engagement in the urban planning process are societal trends
that stretch across countries, cultures, and classes. After decades of communist regimes in …

Around the globe, Geographic Information Systems (GISs) are well established in the daily
workflow of authorities, businesses and non-profit organisations. GIS can effectively handle …

This article presents a novel exploratory investigation into the location and characteristics of
spaces that are segregated and shared between Protestant and Catholic communities in …

Pollinators such as bees and hoverflies are essential components of an urban ecosystem,
supporting and contributing to the biodiversity, functioning, resilience and visual amenity of …

Urban green space (UGS) has important impacts on human health, but an integrated
participatory approach to UGS design for improved residents' health has been lacking to …