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| Background Carbon-neutral urban forests are strategically vital for responding to climate change and improving urban environments. They help achieve greenhouse gas zero-emission targets and offer various environmental benefits. Despite their importance, the field has seen limited research to date. There is a significant need for in-depth research to understand the efficacy and implementation of strategies that integrate carbon neutrality into urban forestry. An initial step requires analyzing the usage trends of these forests to develop elements of convergence design that incorporate carbon-neutral technologies, thus establishing a foundation for future carbon-neutral urban forests.
Method The study employed text-based search engines such as Naver, Daum, and Google, along with social media and video platforms like Twitter and YouTube, to extract related keywords. The analysis period, centered around the announcement dates of carbon neutrality initiatives, spanned from October 27, 2017, to October 26, 2023. The focus was on interpreting the diversity of user behaviors, with particular attention to keywords related to 'parks' and 'urban forests.' The analytical process involved collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data, followed by keyword analysis and N-gram network analysis. The derived keywords were then classified into four clusters, from which elements of convergence design were developed, considering their compatibility with carbon-neutral convergence technologies.
Results The analysis successfully identified four distinct clusters centered around parks and urban forests: activities related to nature and tourism; natural attractions with support and participation programs; natural and cultural experiences and facilities in urban spaces; and business activities focused on managing urban natural environments. These clusters were aligned with CCUS technologies and carbon reduction application technologies. Proposing design applications based on these alignments helped delineate potential directions for the development of convergence design in carbon reduction urban forests.
Conclusion This foundational study considers both the carbon reduction effects and the usability of carbon-neutral urban forests. By analyzing the usage trends of parks and urban forest users and integrating currently developed carbon-neutral technologies, the study proposes practical methods for applying convergence design. These methods can serve as essential data for the future creation of carbon reduction urban forests, contributing significantly to urban environmental sustainability. |
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| 탄소중립, 도시숲, 융합디자인, Carbon-neutral, Urban Forests, Convert-gence Design |
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