Green spaces in Porto: Urban renewal and tourism potencial
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https://doi.org/10.25145/j.pasos.2025.23.038Keywords:
Sustainability, Parks, Public Gardens, Urban Tourism, Requalification, Oporto, PortugalAbstract
There are several issues associated with the growing population density of metropolitan areas, especially in terms of environmental sustainability. Since many environmental problems are concentrated in urban areas, it is crucial to preserve and expand green spaces in order to bring back some ecological equilibrium. After COVID-19, people's love for urban green areas has grown again because they are so beneficial to locals, tourists, and ecosystems. This study looks at parks and gardens in Porto, Portugal, using fieldwork to pinpoint places that require improvement and emphasize important advantages and disadvantages. The results are intended to guide plans for improving lesser-known green spaces, making sure they get the same consideration as more well-known spots in the city center and along the Douro River.
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