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The role of parks and urban spaces in urban vitality the research agenda

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: RICS Foundation Scoping StudiesPublication details: London RICS Foundation 2004Description: 31p. 30cmISBN:
  • 184219187X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.52
Summary: This report explores the contribution that parks and open spaces make to urban vitality. The paper identifies three broad themes to focus research on: the relationships between open spaces and vitality in commercial centres; open spaces and the development of neighbourhood vitality; and the role of parks and open spaces in altering the perceptions of cities. Bibliography.

This report explores the contribution that parks and open spaces make to urban vitality. The paper identifies three broad themes to focus research on: the relationships between open spaces and vitality in commercial centres; open spaces and the development of neighbourhood vitality; and the role of parks and open spaces in altering the perceptions of cities. Bibliography.