1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 The Role of Urban Parks in Social Equity 2.2 Challenges in Achieving Equitable Access to Urban Parks 2.3 Design Principles for Socially Inclusive Parks 2.4 Previous Studies on Social Equity in Urban Park Design 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Data Collection 3.1.1 Spatial Analysis of Park Distribution 3.1.2 Surveys and Interviews with Urban Residents 3.2 Assessing Park Amenities and Design Features 3.2.1 Case Studies of Cities with Successful Socially Inclusive Parks 3.2.2 Accessibility Audits and Barrier Assessments 3.3 Community Engagement and Participatory Design 3.4 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.5 Challenges and Opportunities in Promoting Social Equity in Urban Parks 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Park Distribution and Accessibility 4.2 Evaluation of Design Features and Social Inclusivity 4.3 Stakeholder Perspectives on Social Equity in Urban Park Design 4.4 Comparative Analysis of Parks in Different Urban Settings 4.5 Case Studies: Successful Models of Socially Inclusive Urban Parks 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Design to Promote Social Equity

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Promoting Social Equity in Urban Parks 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion