Table 1 CCBA Categorisation for green spaces and equivalent category in literature
From: Public green space quantity and distribution in Cairo, Egypt
CCBA category | Definition | Categories according to Swanwick et al. [26] |
|---|---|---|
Public parks | Amenity green spaces in the districts’ streets, squares and between buildings in residential areas that are free to use | Amenity/incidental green spaces |
Linear green spaces | ||
Main axes green spaces | Green spaces at the middle or sides of main streets | Linear green spaces |
Self-efforts green spaces | Green spaces created through collective efforts of residents and the support of CCBA | Amenity/incidental green spaces |
Nurseries | Used to grow different types of vegetation to be used by CCBA and to sell to the public | Functional green spaces |
Distinctive gardens (DG) | Green spaces that are controlled and actively managed for recreational use by a dedicated management agency—the DG Administration | Amenity/recreational public park |
Specialised gardens (SG) | Green spaces that are controlled and actively managed for recreational use by a dedicated, independent management agency—the SG Administration | Amenity/recreational public park |