Analysis of Green Space Distribution and Accessibility
Kostarev Mark Stanislavovich • 2024-2025
Park Accessibility Analysis in Arkhangelsk Agglomeration
The purpose of this study is to identify residential areas with limited access to parks and green spaces in Arkhangelsk, Severodvinsk, and Novodvinsk using geoinformation analysis.
Data Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM) provided polygons for parks, municipal boundaries, and residential buildings.
Processing Methods:
Analysis Criteria: Territories not covered by any 500m buffer zone are considered areas with limited park accessibility.
| Territory | Problem Level |
|---|---|
| Lomonosovsky (Arkhangelsk) | Least Problematic |
| Oktyabrsky (Arkhangelsk) | Least Problematic |
| Mayskaya Gorka (Arkhangelsk) | Problematic |
| Varavino-Faktoria (Arkhangelsk) | Highly Problematic |
| Solombalsky (Arkhangelsk) | Problematic |
| Severny (Arkhangelsk) | Least Problematic |
| Tsiglomensky (Arkhangelsk) | Highly Problematic |
| Maimaksansky (Arkhangelsk) | Highly Problematic |
| Isakogorsky (Arkhangelsk) | Highly Problematic |
| Central part of Severodvinsk | Least Problematic |
| Yagry Island (Severodvinsk) | Least Problematic |
| Novodvinsk | Least Problematic |
The analysis reveals that 4 out of 12 territories are classified as "Highly Problematic" in terms of park accessibility, all located in Arkhangelsk. Severodvinsk and Novodvinsk demonstrate better park accessibility across their territories.
Figure 5 and Figure 6 (referenced in the original research) show square meters of park areas per city resident and total park areas across the considered cities.
| City | Total Park Area (m²) | Population | m² per Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkhangelsk | 424,811 | 299,620 | 1.418 |
| Severodvinsk | 772,651 | 156,001 | 4.953 |
| Novodvinsk | 37,587 | 32,366 | 1.161 |
Key Insight: Severodvinsk demonstrates the highest park accessibility with 4.953 m² per resident, significantly exceeding both Arkhangelsk (1.418 m²) and Novodvinsk (1.161 m²).
Kostarev Mark Stanislavovich
2024-2025 Academic Year
This map analyzes park accessibility across the Arkhangelsk agglomeration.
Green areas represent parks and their 500m buffer zones (walking distance).
Buildings outside buffer zones lack adequate green space access.