From green to gold: A South African example of valuing urban green spaces in some residential areas in Potchefstroom

Recent scientific studies identified multiple benefits of green areas in terms of liveability and sustainability. As such, the need to value green spaces within residential areas is increasing, especially in developing countries. This article summarizes current approaches to green space planning, an...

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Published in:	Town and Regional Planning
Main Authors:	Juanee Cilliers, Sarel Cilliers
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of the Free State 2015-12-01
Subjects:	urban green space valuation hedonic price analysis South Africa
Online Access:	http://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/trp/article/view/577

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