Renaissance of Urban Public Parks: Sustainable Park Management Practices on Alleviating Park Physical Value
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The sustainable management practices of urban parks consider responsibility towards the environment and society. Moreover, these also focus on the short-term gains and long-term effects of managing parks oriented towards a sustainable approach. It is equally important to consider the contribution of urban parks to sustainability as much as they are valued for their visitor attraction and appreciation of nature. The current study aimed to evaluate the sustainable park management practices that alleviate the public space's physical value of Doña Vicenta Park in Davao City. The study is a descriptive-quantitative research, where the sustainable park management practices of the Doña Vicenta Park were first identified and then assessed by evaluating the environmental sustainability level of the urban park. The specific results suggested that Doña Vicenta Park has a rating of 48.8% with 2.44 points out of a 5-point scoring. The urban park did not meet even half of the valuation standards, which may suggest that it needs to incorporate environmentally friendly practices and be able to adjust to the varying needs of the establishment in terms of sustainability. Allowing other sustainable practices in managing and maintaining the park, such as the provision of the following: organic waste management for composting solid waste, bioswales, upgraded park entrances, bicycle infrastructure, solar-reflective paving materials, waste collection and separation service strategies, community gardens, and other factors may further improve the physical value of its amenities, facilities, services, and utilities.
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