Urban green spaces: A brief for action

This briefing presents the key findings of a review of research evidence and practical case studies on urban green space interventions and provides implications for practice. It covers urban green spaces and their benefits, and planning and design involving the community and stakeholders. It promotes monitoring and evaluation. It also describes potential risks and challenges to be considered and avoided with a set of key messages and further reading. Global application for cities, towns and local neighbourhoods when designing urban green spaces to maximize social and health benefits. The resource is useful to support urban policy-makers and practitioners.
 

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Briefing, Overview | 2017

Language(s): English; Russian | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: WHO EURO