Table 1.
Overview of the dimensions, categories, elements, and results (expressed as “1” and “0”) of the structural diversity mapping in the urban parks. The normalized value for each dimension for the parks is given in the lines below the respective dimension. For example, if you are considering “tree/forest aspects” and “ground vegetation” for KP as the two elements within biotic features to normalize, then you get 0.51 for biotic features with the equation ((5/8) + (2/5))/2 = 0.51)
| Dimension | Category | Element | KP | EB | CHU | MP | DP | LP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotic features | Trees/forest aspects | Tree species diversity (>5 species/0.5 ha) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Solitary trees big/old | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Solitary trees small/young | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Group of trees | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Row of trees/tree-lined path | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Hedge (trimmed or untrimmed) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Shrub | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural-like, Dense-wooded area (trees, underbrush) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Ground vegetation | Diverse spontaneous vegetation (herbs, tree seedlings) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Diverse water edge (wetland plants) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Grassed areas/lawn extensive (meadow area) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Lawn intensive (open access) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Flowerbed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Normalized value for: biotic features | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.84 | 0.55 | ||
| Abiotic site conditions | Water elements | Water basin | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fountain | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Natural or near-natural lake/pond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Flowing watercourse in the park | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| (Visual) dominant water element in neighborhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Good/direct access to water edge | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Topography | Attractive view | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Hill/knoll | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Slope | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Artificial surface lowering or elevation (“stairs”) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Normalized value for: abiotic conditions | 0.08 | 0.42 | 0.71 | 0.21 | 0.42 | 0.33 | ||
| Infrastructure | Active recreation | Distinct bicycle path | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Designated sport or athletic fields (e.g., with goals for football) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Street or basketball court | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Table tennis table | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Large/diverse playground for kids (>5 elements) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Dog park | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Relaxation/amenities | Sitting features: Bench, seat wall | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Picnic table, shelter, pavilions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Historical, artistic, or educational landmark | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Animal compound/petting zoo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Gastronomy | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Drinking fountain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public sanitation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Lighting (of main paths) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Normalized value for: infrastructure | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.65 | 0.75 | 0.63 | ||