A4.Changes in the budget for greenery in the last two years: This data is obtained directly
from the representatives of municipalities by questionnaires. The changes are defined as an
increase, a decrease or no change in the budget for greenery in the last two years.
A5.Existence of special planning instruments for urban green: This information is obtained
directly from the representatives of municipalities by questionnaires in terms of “yes” or
“no”.
A6.Number of responsible departments for the planning of urban green: This information is
obtained directly from the representatives of municipalities by questionnaires in terms of
"only one department" or "more than one department".
A7.Experience with citizen participation: This information is obtained directly from the
representatives of municipalities by questionnaires in terms of “yes” or “no”.
Dl.Level of performance: With this question it is aimed to highlight the success level of
urban green space policy in light of the objectives of a city from the representatives’ own
evaluation perspectives. The performance is defined in five categories; (1) very successful,
(2) moderately successful, (3) marginally successful, (4) low success, (5) no success at all.
4. Empirical results: Best practices in European cities