02277nam a22001577a 4500999001900000008004100019100005800060245011500118260005100233300003200284520153900316650009901855773005101954942000702005952010702012  c533586d533586260605b           ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aBaitalik, Anirban  and Bhattacharjee, Tanmoyee961029  aUser perspectives on satisfaction in urban green spaces: A data- driven approach to improve urban environments  aNagarlok: Quarterly journal of Urban Affairs    a57(3), Sep, 2025: p.278-297  aUrban green spaces play a vital role in shaping ecological balance, social cohesion, and overall quality of life in urban areas, particularly in small yet rapidly growing towns in India. This study evaluates users’ satisfaction levels in selected urban green spaces of Midnapore town, West Bengal. Primary data were collected from 420 visitors across two functionally distinct green spaces through a structured questionnaire survey. The findings indicate relatively higher satisfaction with ease of access, inclusiveness for different age groups, and perceived environmental contributions. In contrast, lower satisfaction levels were reported regarding maintenance standards, supporting amenities, and visual attractiveness. Principal Component Analysis revealed several underlying dimensions shaping user satisfaction, prominently including accessibility and safety, suitability, aesthetic attributes, amenities, usability, and ecological functions. Additionally, variables such as distance from residence, travel time, household composition, educational level, and expenditure during visits were found to significantly affect overall satisfaction. The study underscores the need for contextspecific planning, inclusive design approaches, and improved management practices to strengthen the role of urban green spaces in enhancing urban liveability in small and medium-sized Indian towns.-Reproduced 



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  aUrban green spaces, user perception, Accessibility, Urban planning, Public open space. 961030  aNagarlok: Quarterly journal of Urban Affairs    cAR  00102ddc40709408767aIIPAbIIPAd2026-06-05h57(3), Sep, 2025: p.278-297pAR139070r2026-06-05yAR