The social value of public spaces
Language: English Publication details: York Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Examines the role of public spaces in community life, and the way people use them. Assesses urban spaces, markets, parks, allotments and privately owned public amenities. Finds that some attempts to reduce crime by sparse design may have a detrimental effect. Warns that planners should consider existing public attachment to existing spaces.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 137894-1001 |
Examines the role of public spaces in community life, and the way people use them. Assesses urban spaces, markets, parks, allotments and privately owned public amenities. Finds that some attempts to reduce crime by sparse design may have a detrimental effect. Warns that planners should consider existing public attachment to existing spaces.