How Leadership Influences Urban Greenspace Provision

The Case of Surrey, Canada

Dados Bibliográficos

ID6403880
AutoresChris Boulton (0000-0001-8614-1047, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, autor correspondente), Aysin Dedekorkut-Howes, Ayşın Dedekorkut-Howes (0000-0002-3844-4796, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia), Meg Holden (0000-0002-7112-8613, Urban Studies, Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), Jason Byrne (0000-0001-8733-0333, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia)
Ano2023
Volume59
Fascículo5
Páginas1352-1384
Data de publicação2023-09-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoUrban Affairs Review (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1078-0874 • E-ISSN: 1552-8332
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/10780874221101393
OpenAlexW4281387970
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas56

Much research has examined the socio-spatial distribution of, and access to, urban greenspace; the challenges of supplying greenspace, especially in periods of dynamic urban change, remain poorly understood. Multiple factors shape urban greenspace provision, however understanding the role of leadership as a factor remains somewhat elusive. Addressing this critical knowledge gap, we employed a case study approach, using qualitative methods, to hear first-hand from the key stakeholders involved with municipal urban greenspace provision, to investigate how different types of leadership affected greenspace provision in Surrey, Canada – a dynamically changing mid-size city. Semi-structured interviews with 32 purposively selected participants reveal that here, both leadership and organizational culture influenced resources and decision-making supporting greenspace provision. Aligned political leadership and organizational leadership witnessed a significant increase in Surrey's urban greenspaces – the converse occurred in a later administration. Findings provide insights into the governance of greenspace; especially how different types of leadership can play a pivotal role in effective greenspace provision

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