Biodiversity hotspots and green corridors in cities are important to protect and improve biodiversity in cities. But these green spaces also provide divers ways for recreational use and influence public health. Combining biodiversity and recreational use in urban spaces leads to opportunities and bottlenecks. Spatial coordination/planning is needed to combine both functions and guarantee both ecological and recreational quality.
• How to get insight in the effect of design and spatial planning choices on both ecological and recreational quality? i.e. Zoning, types of recreational use, dog walking, lighting.
• How should we deal with plant chooses in relation to public health (hay fever and astma) and stimulating biodiversity?
• What kind of data is needed to make an informed decision to adapt design and management/maintenance over time to guarantee ecological and recreational quality?