Green Urban Equity: Analyzing the 3-30-300 Rule in UK Cities and Its Socioeconomic Implications / Mar 2024
Abstract on urban biodiversity and human health at EGU 24. This work analyzes the 3-30-300 rule for urban green spaces across major UK cities - the rule states that every resident should be close to at least three trees, every neighborhood should have 30% canopy cover, and every citizen should have access to a public green space within 300m. We employed remote sensing imagery, census data, and machine learning to assess implementation of this rule and found significant disparities, particularly in impoverished areas. The findings emphasize the need for strategic urban planning that fosters both social equity and environmental sustainability in our cities.