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In the context of urban planning and public health, the identifier refers to a significant academic study that explores how park size and travel distance influence urban visitation.

: Physical accessibility—including street connectivity and safe road attributes—is a primary driver of whether a park is actually used. 126689

💡 : For urban planners, the "126689" study highlights that increasing park visitation requires focusing on perceived connectedness —making parks feel safe and easy to reach—just as much as adding acreage. In the context of urban planning and public

Recent urban forestry research suggests that the "usefulness" of a park isn't just about its existence, but the specific balance between its and its accessibility to residents. 1. The Pull of "Large-Scale" Greenery 126689

: If a resident has multiple types of "green or blue spaces" (like rivers or smaller gardens) nearby, the specific value they place on a distant large park decreases, as these spaces act as functional substitutes. 3. Social and Environmental Value

: Parks larger than 20 hectares (roughly 50 acres) can increase nearby house prices by up to 6–7% , compared to less than 1% for smaller neighborhood parks.