A Collaborative Approach for the Future of A Community Urban Green Space in Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi
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2023-05
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Urban green spaces play a critical role in promoting social and ecological well-being in urban communities, especially in Hawaiʻi, where high population density and limited land resources create unique challenges. Comprehensive research on the development and management of these spaces in Hawaiʻi is needed to inform evidence-based decision-making and support the creation of sustainable and equitable environments that promote social and ecological well-being. This study was conducted within Makaʻalamihi Gardens, a six-acre family-owned home garden in Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi. The research approach involved a collaborative effort among the family, their garden community, and urban green space managers across four Hawaiian islands. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, including semi-structured interviews with urban green space managers, a questionnaire survey distributed within the Makaʻalamihi garden community, and a tree inventory at Makaʻalamihi with local community science volunteers. The collected data was used to quantify the ecological benefits and values of the trees using i-Tree Eco software, a publicly available software suite developed by the USDA Forest Service. The study aimed to identify social and ecological factors that shape urban green space development and management in Hawaiʻi and provide insights for other island landscapes facing similar challenges. The results highlighted the importance of involving diverse stakeholders in the early phases of management and planning, as well as the benefits of collaborative efforts among stakeholders. The study's implications can inspire and inform future diverse collaborations within and across urban green spaces in building capacity for proactive and community-backed decision-making.
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Urban gardens--Planning, Science--Decision making--Citizen participation, Urban vegetation management, Trees in cities, Mixed methods research, Community gardens--Planning, Science--Citizen participation, Community organization--Citizen participation
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36 pages
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dissertation or thesis
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Hawaii--Oahu
Hawaii--Kaneohe
Hawaii--Kaneohe
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Santiago, Reinier Paul
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