GGR Knowledge Brief 4- Methodologies for Monitoring and Assessment

Over the last four years, GoGreenRoutes has sought to evoke shifts in perception of public spaces and increase active transport for improvement of health and well-being. However, in order to accurately assess these aims, long term monitoring and assessment of the impacts of green spaces on physical and mental well-being are needed. Many initiatives related to urban green
space lack consensus of monitoring and assessment methods (Battison A, Schifanella R. 2024). In light of this, the Sustainable Development Goal, which emphasises universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible green spaces, various health organisations, local authorities, and institutional bodies have established a range of green-related targets. These targets not only guide the implementation of greening initiatives but also serve as benchmarks for monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness. 

Publication Date: 31 Dec 2024

Author(s): Francesca Centola, Adriana Duarte, et. al