{"id":16169,"date":"2026-08-10T11:19:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/?p=16169"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:19:43","slug":"harnessing-the-potential-of-schoolyards-to-alleviate-urban-green-space-scarcity-in-informal-settlements-a-case-study-using-nakuru-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/en\/harnessing-the-potential-of-schoolyards-to-alleviate-urban-green-space-scarcity-in-informal-settlements-a-case-study-using-nakuru-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Harnessing the potential of schoolyards to alleviate urban green space scarcity in informal settlements: a case study using Nakuru, Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Harnessing the potential of schoolyards to alleviate urban green space scarcity in informal settlements: a case study using Nakuru, Kenya&#8217; \u2013 study of <strong>Sharon Chebet Simotwo<\/strong>, <strong>Jen\u0151 Zsolt Farkas<\/strong> and <strong>Gy\u00f6rgy Csom\u00f3s<\/strong> has been published.<\/p>\n<p>Rapid urbanization poses major challenges to sustainability, especially in informal settlements possessing poor infrastructure and limited green space. This study addresses the scarcity of green spaces in two informal settlements in Nakuru, Kenya. Given the lack of formal parks, they examine whether opening existing schoolyards for community use could supplement green space provision. The results show that only one formal public space exists in the study area, while other green spaces are either inaccessible or require payment. Schoolyards offer proximity and potential for temporary recreation. Survey data indicate strong community support for increased access to green spaces, with two-thirds endorsing the schoolyard initiative, citing potential health and social benefits. The findings suggest that the dual use of schoolyards may be a viable and low-cost strategy for improving green space provision in underserved urban areas. Urban planners and policymakers should consider pilot programs that integrate community-led governance and inclusive planning to improve the livability of informal settlements.<\/p>\n<p>The study is available online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/23748834.2026.2686825\">https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/23748834.2026.2686825<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#InformalSettlement #UrbanGreenSpace #Schoolyard #Accessibility #Nakuru<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Harnessing the potential of schoolyards to alleviate urban green space scarcity in informal settlements: a case study using Nakuru, Kenya&#8217; \u2013 study of Sharon Chebet Simotwo, Jen\u0151 Zsolt Farkas and Gy\u00f6rgy Csom\u00f3s has been published. Rapid urbanization poses major challenges to sustainability, especially in informal settlements possessing poor infrastructure and limited green space. 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