Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• Abolfazl Ghanbari ¹
• Abbas Hadi Saif ²
• Khalil Valizadeh Kamran ³

¹ Academic Member/University of Tabriz

² Ph. D Student in Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

³ Professor in Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

Abstract

Urban green space management is integral to sustainable urban development, particularly in rapidly urbanizing cities like Baghdad. This study explores the integration of geospatial innovations and smart city technologies to monitor and enhance urban green spaces. By leveraging remote sensing tools such as NDVI and VHI alongside IoT-enabled real-time data systems, this research demonstrates a practical framework for monitoring vegetation health and addressing environmental challenges. Key findings highlight the classification of vegetation density and drought severity across Baghdad, offering actionable insights for policymakers. Despite challenges such as resource limitations and data integration complexities, the study identifies strategic opportunities, including IoT adoption, predictive analytics, and community-driven data collection. These findings present a scalable blueprint for other cities aiming to balance ecological integrity with urban growth through innovative geospatial strategies.

Keywords

• Urban Green Space Management
• Geospatial Innovations
• Smart Cities
• Sustainable Urban Development

Main Subjects

• Geography and Urban Planning