| Abstrakt: |
Urban, public green spaces have become part of the worldwide urban planning agenda and form a key component of the quality of life, health, and sustainable environment. However, the benefits of these kinds of spaces are unevenly distributed within cities in relation to the location or income level. In this article, it is evident that the use and quality of public green spaces are often neglected in deprived neighborhoods. This article analyses the structure, the use and perception, and the governance of public parks in La Pradera, a deprived peripheral neighborhood of the Metropolitan Zone of Queretaro, Mexico. The results show that the design and quality of these public green spaces are not a priority in peripheral settlements. Moreover, the case demonstrates that negative perceptions, such as those of danger and discomfort within public parks, discourage utilization by inhabitants. Finally, the design, construction, and maintenance of these spaces are in the hands of real estate companies versus the State that neglects public services, which results in segregation of those individuals who are unable to pay for private goods and services. The development of parks should respond to deliberate planning processes involving citizens as powerful agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
