Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain

Interdisciplinary research on green space use by racialized groups in European cities rarely applies an intersectional lens. In response, this study examines how race, gender, and age -and their potential intersections- shape the knowledge, access, use and perceptions of urban and peri-urban green s...

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Autores: Laszewicki, Alex|||0009-0002-0802-6638, Corbera, Esteve|||0000-0001-7970-4411, Anguelovski, Isabelle|||0000-0002-6409-5155
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Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
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https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2026.129352
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Palabra clave:Green justice
Intersectionality
Green space
Urban parks
Natural protected area
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spelling Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, SpainLaszewicki, Alex|||0009-0002-0802-6638Corbera, Esteve|||0000-0001-7970-4411Anguelovski, Isabelle|||0000-0002-6409-5155Green justiceIntersectionalityGreen spaceUrban parksNatural protected areaInterdisciplinary research on green space use by racialized groups in European cities rarely applies an intersectional lens. In response, this study examines how race, gender, and age -and their potential intersections- shape the knowledge, access, use and perceptions of urban and peri-urban green spaces in two highly racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain. Based on a survey of 230 adults, we find that residents born in the Global South visit urban green spaces more often-and with extended family-than a peri-urban protected area, and they prioritize child-focused improvements. Women from the Global South visit the protected area less frequently, citing safety concerns and lack of interest. Age does not appear to be a determinant of knowledge of or access to the urban green spaces and the protected area, but it does affect the type of reported company, being middle-aged respondents more likely to visit both types of spaces with children or family, and elderly people to do so with pets. Overall, these findings highlight distinct patterns of knowledge, access and use, showing that region of origin and gender strongly influence opportunities for equitable and inclusive leisure. We call for participatory planning and management to create green spaces that enhance the recreational and educational value of nature for all residents. 22026-01-0120262026-01-01Articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501VoRhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://ddd.uab.cat/record/327037https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2026.129352reponame:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UABinstname:Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaInglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Aquest document està subjecte a una llicència d'ús Creative Commons. Es permet la reproducció total o parcial, la distribució, la comunicació pública de l'obra i la creació d'obres derivades, sempre que no sigui amb finalitats comercials, i sempre que es reconegui l'autoria de l'obra original.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:dnet:uabarcelona_::471d33f956100db167828977c0a7b1402026-06-06T12:50:31Z
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title Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain
spellingShingle Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain
Laszewicki, Alex|||0009-0002-0802-6638
Green justice
Intersectionality
Green space
Urban parks
Natural protected area
title_short Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain
title_full Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain
title_fullStr Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain
title_full_unstemmed Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain
title_sort Urban and peri-urban green space use in two racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Laszewicki, Alex|||0009-0002-0802-6638
Corbera, Esteve|||0000-0001-7970-4411
Anguelovski, Isabelle|||0000-0002-6409-5155
author Laszewicki, Alex|||0009-0002-0802-6638
author_facet Laszewicki, Alex|||0009-0002-0802-6638
Corbera, Esteve|||0000-0001-7970-4411
Anguelovski, Isabelle|||0000-0002-6409-5155
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author2 Corbera, Esteve|||0000-0001-7970-4411
Anguelovski, Isabelle|||0000-0002-6409-5155
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Green justice
Intersectionality
Green space
Urban parks
Natural protected area
topic Green justice
Intersectionality
Green space
Urban parks
Natural protected area
description Interdisciplinary research on green space use by racialized groups in European cities rarely applies an intersectional lens. In response, this study examines how race, gender, and age -and their potential intersections- shape the knowledge, access, use and perceptions of urban and peri-urban green spaces in two highly racialized neighborhoods of Barcelona, Spain. Based on a survey of 230 adults, we find that residents born in the Global South visit urban green spaces more often-and with extended family-than a peri-urban protected area, and they prioritize child-focused improvements. Women from the Global South visit the protected area less frequently, citing safety concerns and lack of interest. Age does not appear to be a determinant of knowledge of or access to the urban green spaces and the protected area, but it does affect the type of reported company, being middle-aged respondents more likely to visit both types of spaces with children or family, and elderly people to do so with pets. Overall, these findings highlight distinct patterns of knowledge, access and use, showing that region of origin and gender strongly influence opportunities for equitable and inclusive leisure. We call for participatory planning and management to create green spaces that enhance the recreational and educational value of nature for all residents.
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