Children's multi-dimensional accessibility to urban green infrastructure: A systematic review of assessment methods and outlook

Abstract

Previous literature extensively documents the multifaceted benefits of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) for children's physical, mental, and social well-being, while also recognizing the limited UGI access for children in urban areas due to safety concerns, parental constraints, and the uneven UGI spatial distribution. Although prior studies have highlighted the challenges associated with evaluating UGI accessibility and its incorporation into urban planning, and some reviews have explored its implications for children's health, a comprehensive review of methodological approaches specifically designed to assess children's accessibility to UGI remains lacking. This systematic review analyzes ..