There is enormous interest in urban design and the regeneration of
our urban areas, but current thinking often concentrates on the
built form, forgetting the important role that open spaces play.
Urban Open Spaces brings together extensive research and practical
experience to prove the opportunities and benefits of different
types of open space to society and individuals. Focusing on the
importance of open spaces in daily urban life, the book is divided
into three sections. The first section describes the social,
health, environmental and economic benefits and opportunities that
open spaces can provide. The second section discusses the different
types of urban open spaces that individuals or communities might
use on a daily basis: from private gardens to commercial squares
and waterway corridors. The final section provides best practice
case-studies demonstrating urban spaces being incorporated in new
developments and community initiatives. This is the first book to
bring together a variety of evidence from different disciplines to
outline the benefits and opportunities of urban open spaces in an
accessible way. Not just for students and practitioners, this book
will be of value for anyone interested in the design, development,
regeneration, funding and use of open spaces in urban areas.
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