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Buffer zones around urban protected areas (UPAs) are crucial for conservation and public satisfaction. Environmental, connectivity, and infrastructure qualities significantly impact user perceptions, highlighting the need for multi-functional open spaces.

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  • Urban planning
  • Environmental management
  • Social science research

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  • Buffer zones between urban protected areas (UPAs) and cities are vital but face conflicts due to complex functions and diverse stakeholders.
  • Understanding user needs within these zones is critical for effective management and protection of UPAs.
  • A research gap exists in social science perspectives on UPA buffer zone management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a conceptual framework for UPA buffer zone management based on public satisfaction.
  • To explore the influence of five key buffer zone qualities (environmental, connectivity, infrastructure, cultural, visual) on public satisfaction.
  • To investigate user perceptions in China's Urban Scenic and Historic Areas (USHA) to inform planning and management.

Main Methods:

  • A conceptual framework was developed to assess buffer zone qualities and public satisfaction.
  • Intercept and online surveys were conducted with 499 participants (residents, businesses, tourists) in Yangzhou City's Shugang-Slender West Lake Scenic and Historic Area.
  • Perceptions of environmental, connectivity, infrastructure, cultural, and visual qualities were analyzed for their impact on overall satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • All three user groups (residents, businesses, tourists) reported high overall satisfaction with the buffer zone.
  • Environmental, visual, and cultural qualities were perceived more favorably than connectivity and infrastructure.
  • Environmental quality, connectivity, and infrastructure quality significantly influenced overall satisfaction across all groups.

Conclusions:

  • Public satisfaction with UPA buffer zones is significantly influenced by environmental, connectivity, and infrastructure qualities.
  • Buffer zones are expected to function as high-quality, multi-functional open spaces supporting quality of life, recreation, services, and transportation.
  • The study provides a transferable framework for incorporating social perceptions into UPA buffer zone planning, emphasizing public welfare and offering planning advice for similar contexts globally.