Open space strategies - best practice guidance draft [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: London Greater London Authority 2008Subject(s): LOC classification:- 711.1 $2 18
| 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 | 145390-1001 |
Introduction: policy context; scope of strategy; why produce a strategy?; who prepares it -- How to prepare an open space strategy: preperation of the scoping study and brief; context review; understanding the supply; understanding the demands/needs; analysis and identification of objectives; preparation of the strategy and action plan -- Implementation and delivery -- Monitoring and review -- Appendices: key references; open space in national planning policy; funding sources; glossary of key terms; useful contacts
Draft guidance looks to provide advice on the provision of open space strategies that meet the needs of local communities and other users. The document is a synergy of elements of the updated CABE Space guidance 'Green space strategies: a good practice guide' and an update of the guidance for London 'Mayor's guide to preparing open space strategies: best practice guidance of the London plan' and looks to provide guidance suited to the whole of England. Explores ways of improving open space provision, including funding; planning obligations and collaborative partnership. Responses must be received by 19 December 2008.