Spring 2019 - Valuation Tools that Measure Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits of Public Green Spaces Case Study

Affiliations:	Collaboration with the City of College Station Department of Parks and Recreation
Project Leader:	Gerald Burgner gsburgner@tamu.edu Horticultural Sciences
Faculty Mentor:	Dr. Charles R. Hall, Ph.D.
Meeting Times:	TBD
Team Size:	8 (Team Full)
Open Spots:	0
Special Opportunities:	Opportunity to work with city officials Experience with ecological models Experience with qualitative research methods to measure social aspects of communities.
Team Needs:	Individuals interested in one or more of the following areas: carbon footprint; energy use; recycling; hydrology; biodiversity; sustainability; air quality; cultural and social activities and benefits; and ecosystem services.
Description:	This research is a pilot case study evaluating 82 valuation tools that measure aspects of environmental, social, and economic benefits for public urban green spaces. One of the main objectives is to provide recommendations and guidelines for selecting valuation tools that public garden managers, park directors, and other decision-makers can use to implement self-assessments and to increase perceived value of public green space. The pilot case study is a collaboration with the City of College Station Department of Parks and Recreation.