Green spaces, better places - final report of the Urban Green Spaces Taskforce

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, 2002
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

The report places emphasis on the benefits urban parks and green spaces bring to people, neighbourhoods and cities. Considers some of the problems affecting urban parks and green spaces and how they might be overcome. Makes recommendations for good practice and an effective Strategic Policy Framework as well as how to deliver a wider vision of 'liveable' sustainable, modern towns and cities.

History

This document has been archived by its original publisher.

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Natural environment
  • Planning and development
  • Sustainable development
  • Public open spaces
  • Strategic planning
  • Green belts

Publisher History

Disbanded on 29 May 2002, this was the Government department responsible for transport, local government and the regions, and with responsibility for elections, regeneration and housing. They were formerly part of the Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR).

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