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Short Essay Three

Minimum length: 3-5 pages

Maximum length: 10 pages

This might require some participant and environmental observation, and/or discussions with people from the community.

Describe the Environmental and Social Dynamics of a Green Space in the City

In the class we discussed several articles and watched many videos on the nature of social interactions in public spaces and the ecosystem services provided by urban green spaces. Select a green space/urban garden or park in your home community. Spend 2-3 hours in the selected space observing the nature of the social interactions happening at the space and the different ecosystem services provided by the space. If necessary, talk to people responsible for managing the space.

A. Describe the characteristics and nature of the space? Is it an urban green space? A park? What are the features of the space? Briefly describe the neighborhood of the space? Does the location present any environmental justice issues?

B. Describe the nature of the social interactions taking place in the space? Are there different types of interactions (people just talking or walking, parents brining their kids, people exercising, people enjoying nature or reading books etc.)?

C. How does the characteristics of the space facilitate such interactions? Does the space have trails? Or good places for people to sit and interact?

D. Describe the ecosystem services (Provisioning, regulating, cultural, and habitat) provided by the space? Do these services provided by the space improve quality of life in the surrounding community?

Use pictures, figures, and other resources if necessary in your essay and cite the resources accordingly (MLA, ASA, APA etc. Just be consistent with the style of referencing).

Please use facts and information from the class readings and videos to support your essay.