Urban Arboretum Associated with Variety of User Values
In highly developed urban areas, undisturbed natural landscapes take on heightened ecological, aesthetic, and emotional value. Nearby residents visit urban parks and open spaces to view wildlife, participate in sports and recreation, socialize with friends and family, or enjoy a tranquil respite from a hectic urban lifestyle. These diverse experiences shape the meanings that users assign to a natural landscape, and contribute to each user's unique sense of “place-based” attachment.