Green Space and Its Role to Improve Social and Economic Development for a Better Quality of Life

Abstract

This paper aims to clarify the role of green space in improving the quality of life by a systematic review of literature. This review analyzes 45 publications to extract relevant insights. Green spaces presumably bring about many social, economic and environmental benefits to humans, thereby enhancing their life quality. Besides, to clarify the role of green spaces to improve social and economic development for a better quality of life in a particular city, the author proposes a theoretical framework and policies to promote the efficient use of green space in this regard.

Keywords

• economy
• environment
• green space
• quality of life
• society