Nature, role and value of green space in towns and cities: an overview
Series: Built Environment ; 29(2) 2003, 94-106(13)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: A summary of recent research by the Sheffield University Landscape Department into the role and value of urban parks, play areas and green spaces. The attitudes of people to these spaces and the ways in which local authorities maintain them reveals that urban green space has the ability to contribute positively to some of the key agendas in urban areas including social inclusion, health, sustainability, and urban renewal. Tables, diagrams and references. [Taken from journal headnote].| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123480-1001 |
A summary of recent research by the Sheffield University Landscape Department into the role and value of urban parks, play areas and green spaces. The attitudes of people to these spaces and the ways in which local authorities maintain them reveals that urban green space has the ability to contribute positively to some of the key agendas in urban areas including social inclusion, health, sustainability, and urban renewal. Tables, diagrams and references. [Taken from journal headnote].