*2.4. Under-Utilization*

Under-utilization of public space represents ye<sup>t</sup> another subtle driver behind greenspace loss. One example is the London Green Belt where green spaces are avoided by people due to poor managemen<sup>t</sup> that have made them less accessible and attractive to be in. Residents may feel insecure and fearful of crime in unmanaged green spaces with short view distances [6]. So called 'boundary parks', located between vastly differing neighborhoods, are particularly susceptible of being underutilized which in turn can contribute to the decline of parks [42]. Accessibility of the public space itself can be argued as being one of the most effective factors and deterrents to utilization of a public space [9]. For example, public space will be less used by people if a user population does not live nearby [43].
