The green space frontier
Series: Regeneration and Renewal ; 13 July 2003, 19-21(2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66808 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 122750-1001 |
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.