Examining the Attitude and Perception of Stakeholders on Sustainable Urban Green Infrastructure Development in Addis Ababa.
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2024-06
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Addis Ababa University
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Urban green infrastructure development is a strategic approach that requires the harmonious concept, attitude and perception of stakeholders to footprint sustainability. However, the urban green infrastructure (UGI) faces challenges in implementation either knowingly or unknowingly. This study aimed to examine the concept, attitude and perception of stakeholders towards sustainable urban green infrastructure development in Addis Ababa. Pertinent data gathered using survey questionnaire from 121 respondents were processed through SPSS version 29 and analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics. Moreover, qualitative data collected from 26 key informant interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results reveal that respondents stimulate principles of UGI and perceive the existence and benefits with low level incorporation in current practices. The current urban planning process failed to consider stakeholder perspectives when developing or expanding urban green infrastructure projects. Furthermore, most of the stakeholders have positive attitude towards UGI Multi-functionalities of UGI especially green accessibility is incorporated in low level in current practices. The study also found that the major challenges associated with UGI are limited public education about the benefits of urban green infrastructure followed by lack of funding/resources, technical difficulties in implementation, lack of political will/support for such initiatives and resistance from local communities or stakeholders in the implementation. To curb these problems, research recommends respective authorities or responsible organs to advance the information/communication to the public regarding the main principles to increase the concept/ knowledge of urban green infrastructure to enhance from stimulation level to determination and internalization.
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attitude, ecosystem services, perception, principles, urban green infrastructure