Green space: meaning, definitions and examples
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green space
[ ɡriːn speɪs ]
urban planning
Green space refers to an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation set apart for recreational or aesthetic purposes in an otherwise urban environment. Green spaces provide a range of benefits including improving air quality, reducing noise pollution, and promoting physical and mental well-being.
Synonyms
open space, park, public garden
Examples of usage
- The city council has invested in creating more green spaces for residents to enjoy.
- Many urban areas lack sufficient green space for residents to connect with nature.
Translations
Translations of the word "green space" in other languages:
🇵🇹 espaço verde
🇮🇳 हरी जगह
🇩🇪 Grünfläche
🇮🇩 ruang hijau
🇺🇦 зелений простір
🇵🇱 teren zielony
🇯🇵 緑地 (りょくち)
🇫🇷 espace vert
🇪🇸 espacio verde
🇹🇷 yeşil alan
🇰🇷 녹지 공간 (nokji gonggan)
🇸🇦 مساحة خضراء
🇨🇿 zelená plocha
🇸🇰 zelená plocha
🇨🇳 绿地 (lǜdì)
🇸🇮 zeleno območje
🇮🇸 grænt svæði
🇰🇿 жасыл аймақ
🇬🇪 მწვანე სივრცე
🇦🇿 yaşıl sahə
🇲🇽 espacio verde
Word origin
The concept of green space dates back to ancient civilizations, where gardens and parks were created for relaxation and enjoyment. The modern urban planning movement in the 19th and 20th centuries emphasized the importance of green spaces in cities to combat the negative effects of industrialization and urbanization. Today, green spaces continue to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of urban life.