Influencing Factors Of Green Cities’ Potential In Northeastern Thailand

Abstract

The urban network represents the potential to build a green city from human and non-human elements. This research aimed to analyze factors affecting the potential for becoming a green city by integrating the concept of a green city with network theory as an analytical framework. The study employed a quantitative research method and collected data from 385 sampling households in Khon Kaen and Udon Thani municipalities, the big city of Northeastern Thailand. The data was analyzed using statistical methods in a multivariate analysis. The study revealed that the variables influencing the potential for a green city include the average monthly household income, government participation, community involvement, air quality, green spaces, and green city management technology. Driving the network through these variables in the municipalities of Udon Thani and Khon Kaen has made both cities have the highest potential to transform into green cities in the northeastern region of Thailand. This study can be a model for local government agencies and communities to strengthen their networks and work towards sustainable green city development.