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. Ken Fieldhouse, Editor of Landscape Design Journal & Landscape Archiect. Jan Woudstra, Editor of Garden History. Alan Barber, Past President of ILAM. Stewart Harding, Director of Urban Parks Programme
Full Product Details
Author: Ken Fieldhouse ,
Jan Woudstra
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Spon Press
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 0.360kg
ISBN: 9780419259008
ISBN 10: 0419259007
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 01 June 2000
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: Paperback
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
This book is both a thorough and definitive account of the history and development of urban parks in 19th and 20th century Britain and a detailed best-practice guide on how to restore a public park...it is a really good read for anyone with an interest in public parks. Each chapter includes an extensive bibliography, with a further comprehensive list at the end of the book...I feel this book will be welcomed 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 professions and it is essential reading for anyone with an interest or active involvement in the care and refurbishment of public parks.. <br>-Liz Bray, Newcastle upon Tyne, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 44(4), 577-581, 2001, 2001 <br> Mentioned in a publication of Historic Gardens Review. <br>Autumn 2001/Winter 2002 <br>
Author Information
Jan Woudstra, Ken Fieldhouse
