Understanding the Multi-faceted Barriers to Residents' Adoption of Green Infrastructure: The case of Villakent, Izmir

Impermeable surfaces have increased due to urbanization, leading to environmental problems in urban areas. To address these challenges, more municipalities are turning to green infrastructure strategies. Municipalities need to implement green infrastructure on public land and encourage residents to adopt it on their private properties. While previous research has explored factors influencing residents' willingness to install green infrastructure, little attention has been given to the combined barriers to implementation, particularly social barriers. This study aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting residents' willingness. An online survey was created utilizing a previously employed scale, and regression models were used for each green infrastructure strategy. The study area was selected as Villakent, Izmir, and the responses of 123 participants were analyzed. The findings suggest that municipalities can facilitate greater adoption of green infrastructure by organizing seminars and training sessions in addition to existing incentives.