Overview
The Urban Parks Programme, financed by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has sparked a new enthusiasm for the regeneration of Britain's parks. This unique reference book gives a valuable overview of all the elements of public park design. It emphasizes our parks' diversity and richness, and offers practical guidance as to their renovation and future care. It is essential reading for all those involved in the design, upkeep and regeneration of public parks.
Full Product Details
Author: Ken Fieldhouse ,
Jan Woudstra
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: CRC Press
Weight: 0.453kg
ISBN: 9781138144583
ISBN 10: 1138144584
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 15 June 2016
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'Offers a timely overview of urban park design and discusses many issues common to park regeneration. It is an important reference document for many professions involved in public parks.' - Landscape Design 'This book is much needed ... leaves the reader convinced that the keys to regeneration are creative design, followed by generous resources for park management.' - The Garden 'I feel this book will be welcome in the library of every landscape designer, every park manager and every garden historian. I would recommend it to anyone working in the landscape, urban design and parks profession and it is essential reading for anyone with an interest or active involvement in the care and refurbishment of public parks.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Management 'The book highlights the new enthusiasm for Britain's public parks and provides a valuable overview of public park design, sustainability, management and regeneration.' - Journal of Architectural Conservation 'The book highlights the new enthusiasm for Britain's public parks adn provides a valuable overview of public park design, sustainability, management and regeneration.' - Journal of Architectural Conservation
'Offers a timely overview of urban park design and discusses many issues common to park regeneration. It is an important reference document for many professions involved in public parks.' - Landscape Design 'This book is much needed ... leaves the reader convinced that the keys to regeneration are creative design, followed by generous resources for park management.' - The Garden 'I feel this book will be welcome in the library of every landscape designer, every park manager and every garden historian. I would recommend it to anyone working in the landscape, urban design and parks profession and it is essential reading for anyone with an interest or active involvement in the care and refurbishment of public parks.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Management 'The book highlights the new enthusiasm for Britain's public parks and provides a valuable overview of public park design, sustainability, management and regeneration.' - Journal of Architectural Conservation 'The book highlights the new enthusiasm for Britain's public parks adn provides a valuable overview of public park design, sustainability, management and regeneration.' - Journal of Architectural Conservation
Author Information
Jan Woudstra, Ken Fieldhouse
