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Urban open spaces

By: Language: English Publication details: London Spon 2003Description: xiv, 194p. ill. 28cmISBN:
  • 0419256903
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.52
Summary: This book brings evidence from different disciplines to outline the benefits and opportunities of urban open space. Section one considers the social, health, environmental and economic benefits of open space. Section two looks at different types of urban open space, including domestic, neighbourhood and civic. Section three presents good practice case studies showing how urban spaces are being incorporated into new developments and community initiatives. References.
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Book London Folio F711.52 WOO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30067851

This book brings evidence from different disciplines to outline the benefits and opportunities of urban open space. Section one considers the social, health, environmental and economic benefits of open space. Section two looks at different types of urban open space, including domestic, neighbourhood and civic. Section three presents good practice case studies showing how urban spaces are being incorporated into new developments and community initiatives. References.