Defining place-keeping: The long-term management of public spaces

Dempsey, Nicola; Burton, Mel

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2011.09.005

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“…There is currently no statutory obligation for evaluation to form a part of planning processes in the UK, despite being widely supported as providing important information not collected elsewhere (Dempsey and Burton, 2012). In general, it is advisable for planners and designers to take a pragmatic and collaborative approach to understanding how a space is used and might be used in the future.…”

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Introducing a method for mapping recreational experience

Lindholst

Dempsey²,

Burton³

2013

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Urban Desig

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The provision of recreational opportunities forms an important and long-standing urban planning and management objective. However, considering a range of experiences encountered when in such spaces currently does not form part of existing open space assessment tools in the UK. In this paper, 'rec-mapping', an innovative method of analysing and mapping positive recreational experiences in urban green spaces, is explored and piloted within the UK planning context. Originating in the Nordic countries, this on-site method can provide urban planners and designers with data about the extent to which specific green spaces provide and support a range of recreational experiences. The exploration reported here is based on a short review of the method's background and an application in two test sites in Sheffield, south Yorkshire, in early summer 2010. This paper critically appraises the application of rec-mapping at smaller spatial scales and recommends further explorations within the UK planning context, as the method adds to existing open space assessment by providing a unique layer of information to analyse more fully the recreational qualities of urban green spaces.

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Introducing a method for mapping recreational experience

Lindholst

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Burton³

2013

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Urban Desig

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“…In addition, because gardening requires continuous work, the creation of community gardens alone does not guarantee the continued existence of such gardens [43,44]. Thus, it is necessary to form governance consisting of a third party along with the community involved in the maintenance and management of the shared spaces [45].…”

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Conflicts of Interest and Change in Original Intent: A Case Study of Vacant and Abandoned Homes Repurposed as Community Gardens in a Shrinking City, Daegu, South Korea

Lee

Sung

2017

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Abstract:As part of an urban policy designed to revive South Korea's shrinking cities, vacant residential structures are being demolished and the resulting empty plots transformed into public spaces. This study discursively examines this process, its stakeholders, and the sources of conflict among them in the neighborhood of Daebong 2 in Daegu, South Korea. Additionally, solutions for maintaining public interest are explored. Employees and members of relevant municipal authorities and non-profit organizations (NPOs), as well as town residents, were selected through purposive sampling for interviews. The data were then analyzed via open coding. The results reveal conflict between users and non-users in terms of the possession of public goods, as well as conflict between project executives in the creation process. We also found that spatial and policy characteristics are a particular source of conflict in dense, historic residential areas. To overcome problems caused by rivalry and discord, the following actions are required: a change in perspective among policy practitioners; a governance structure that consists of a public/private/community partnership; consensus among community members, and; equitable welfare through programs based on inclusivity and public interest.

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“…Individuals living in close proximity to urban green spaces tend to utilize these areas more frequently and reap several major benefits [18], including increasing one's sense of place and local identity [19][20][21]. Green urban areas also contribute positively to civic pride, sense of community, and belonging [1,22]. For individuals living in inner-city apartment buildings, well-used urban green spaces have been linked to stronger ties to neighbours [23,24], a greater sense of safety [23], as well as fewer incidents of graffiti and other anti-social behavior [25].…”

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“…Trees and green space are important urban elements with the potential to increase the well-being and quality of life for urban residents [1]. In addition, urban densification as a planning strategy has OPEN ACCESS recently gained attention both internationally [2] and in Sweden [3,4] with regard to sustainability, creating a complex reality for urban green space [5].…”

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“…Additionally, the major conflicting areas in contemporary urban green space planning in Stockholm will be identified. By investigating the results from the Green Walkable City project, this paper addresses the following questions: (1) what are the main areas of conflict within the proposed plan? and (2) how are the social and psychological benefits of urban green space conceptualized and discussed?…”

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Planning the Green Walkable City: Conceptualizing Values and Conflicts for Urban Green Space Strategies in Stockholm

Littke

2015

Sustainability

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Urban green spaces are essential elements of cities, contributing to the quality of life in numerous ways. However, densification strategies create a complex relationship between urban development and the quality, as well as the quantity, of urban green space. This paper examines the Green Walkable City Programme in Stockholm, a document developed to supplement the comprehensive plan as a strategic backbone for green urban planning. Based on interviews and content analysis, this paper identifies and discusses concerns raised in the development of the planning programme, and addresses the importance of urban green space for citizens' well-being. The new comprehensive plan has introduced a shift in the attitude towards the urban green space in Stockholm. The need for urban growth is used to justify development of green fields, and a focus on the quality, rather than the quantity, of urban green space is promoted. Despite this progress, the public requests definitions for this quality approach and fears that nature within the city will be "parkified". Therefore, this paper offers a critical reflection on the role of the Green Walkable City Programme, its situation within the context of Swedish green urban planning, and various areas of concern that have been highlighted.

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Defining place-keeping: The long-term management of public spaces

Cited by 117 publications

References 54 publications

Introducing a method for mapping recreational experience

Introducing a method for mapping recreational experience

Conflicts of Interest and Change in Original Intent: A Case Study of Vacant and Abandoned Homes Repurposed as Community Gardens in a Shrinking City, Daegu, South Korea

Planning the Green Walkable City: Conceptualizing Values and Conflicts for Urban Green Space Strategies in Stockholm

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