Valuation of green spaces in social life: a focus on parks and gardens. | [Journal of Agriculture and Social Sciences • 2005]

Author(s):

1. Shagufta Nighat: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Syed Khizra Aslam: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Noreen Akhtar: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Anila Kousar: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

5. Asma Safda: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

6. Shazia Rasheed: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

7. Saira Saddique: Department of Rural Sociology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the green spaces in social life, which was conducted in three main parks of Faisalabad, namely Jinnah Garden, Noorpur Park (Chak No. 122/J.B. Noorpur), Canal Park (Sumandari road). These were selected through convenient sampling techniques. To conclude, 60.8% of the park visitors were in the age group of 15-30, 51.7% came from 0-1 km (kilometer) distance and majority of them (75.8%) told that availability of parks and gardens in their vicinity was very necessary.

Page(s): 176-177

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Published: Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Social Sciences, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Year: 2005

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