Murray, Richard
Why Cities Need Large Parks: Large Parks in Large Cities
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032072937
- author:
- Murray, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 488
- Dimensions:
- 27.7 x 20.8 x 2.5 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Landscape,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Large urban parks have been an integral part of city life since the mid-1800s, when they represented new ideas for accessible public spaces. Established on land previously owned by aristocracy, royalty or the army, these parks symbolised a shift towards improving urban citizens' physical and psychological well-being. Today, large urban parks play a vital role in supporting biodiversity and adapting to climate change. For city dwellers, these parks offer high cultural, recreational and aesthetic values, while also providing important health benefits such as reducing the urban heat island effect, air pollution and flood risks. This book provides essential evidence, pathways and vision for creating more liveable, resilient cities where large urban parks are at the core.
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