ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF URBAN GREEN SPACES (TASHKENT CASE STUDY)
Abstract
This scientific article systematically analyzes the ecological, functional, and microclimatic importance of green areas in the context of modern urbanization, using the city of Tashkent as a case study. The relevance of the research is determined by the need to mitigate the “urban heat island” effect caused by global climate change and the rapid growth of the metropolis. The article examines landscape-architectural principles of planning urban green infrastructure, the compositional and ergonomic characteristics of open spaces, and their impact on public health.
During the study, vegetation cover in Tashkent was monitored using Sentinel-2 satellite data and GIS technologies, and the effectiveness of green areas in reducing surface temperature was substantiated through quantitative indicators. The results include practical recommendations for expanding green zones and modernizing irrigation systems within the framework of Tashkent’s Master Plan up to 2045. The study contributes to enriching the scientific basis for applying architecture-landscape solutions harmonized with nature in the process of urban redevelopment.
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