The green space frontier
Schopen, F.
The green space frontier - 2003 - Regeneration and Renewal 13 July 2003, 19-21(2) .
Highlights the importance of urban green spaces and looks at how government and local authorities are trying to achieve them. Government set aside £201m for parks and open spaces in its sustainable communities plan which included a £89m liveability fund to help local authorities create green space strategies. Describes the progress made by local authorities and looks at some of the difficulties they have encountered such as lack of funding. Key factors for a successful strategy include making it understandable, incorporating partnerships and involving the local community as demonstrated by Bexley LBC.
GREEN SPACES
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
URBAN REGENERATION
OPEN SPACES
The green space frontier - 2003 - Regeneration and Renewal 13 July 2003, 19-21(2) .
Highlights the importance of urban green spaces and looks at how government and local authorities are trying to achieve them. Government set aside £201m for parks and open spaces in its sustainable communities plan which included a £89m liveability fund to help local authorities create green space strategies. Describes the progress made by local authorities and looks at some of the difficulties they have encountered such as lack of funding. Key factors for a successful strategy include making it understandable, incorporating partnerships and involving the local community as demonstrated by Bexley LBC.
GREEN SPACES
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
URBAN REGENERATION
OPEN SPACES