The Use and Management of Green Spaces in Multistory Residential Quarters in Addis Ababa
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2023-02
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Addis Ababa University
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In spite of the fact that, green spaces are pivotal for enhancing socio-economic and environmental wellbeing, the attention given by governments and citizens of developing countries like Ethiopia seems inadequate and overlooked one in some cases. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to explore green space development in Addis Ababa city in the case of Jemmo condominium 3 and Kirkos sub city, district 7 apartments. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods adopted. Simple random probability sampling that is percentage was employed to determined sample size. 218 respondents participated in the research living in both sites. Data required for this study collected dominantly from primary sources through questionnaire, interview and personal observation. The data collected were presented in table and graphs and analyzed using descriptive statistics tools like frequency, percentage and mean value. Findings of the study showed a mixed result in that condominiums had better green space use and management practices while apartments had poor green space use and management exercises. Moreover, even condominiums where there is urban green space development relatively effective, its management practice was not adequate due to less government commitment and inadequate community participation in the development and protection of green space. Accordingly, the need for comprehensive green space policy, enhancing community awareness and participation and joint effort of government, community and other stakeholders were among the recommendations forwarded to improve green space management and development
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Green space use and management, Government commitment, Community participation, Condominium, Apartment