Your five-star review of a park may have more weight than you think. Scientists just turned it into data, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Researchers at the University of Florida based in Fort Lauderdale used machine learning to analyze more than 30,000 Google Maps and TripAdvisor reviews for parks, gardens and greenways throughout Broward County. Their analysis identified 11 types of “cultural ecosystem services” or nonmaterial benefits provided by nature, such as beauty, recreation, relaxation and inspiration. By using this type of AI, they pinpointed which parks offer the richest mix of these services.
Their findings, published in the journal Ecosystem Services, show that parks with more trees, more space, diverse plants and wildlife and water features tend to deliver the most value.
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