Data-driven multifunctional solutions for greenspace planning

Our course investigates the challenges of balancing demand for recreational space with calls for biodiversity conservation, and the need to know more about residents’ values regarding green spaces. Our research integration focuses on Naturpark Nordhavn, with the aim of understanding the diverse values associated with Copenhagen green space and the opportunities for data-driven multifunctional solutions to planning them. Our experiment linked digital skills to key course knowledge objectives by using the digital mapping platform, Maptionnaire, to 1) teach about public participation and why/how to collect diverse values in urban green spaces, 2) to analyze the data collected in the platform, and 3) to visualize and communicate the data through maps and planning strategies made for experts and non-experts.