Freestone, R. & D. Nichols, 2003, Realising new leisure opportunities for old urban park: the internal reserve in Australia, in: Landscape and Urban Planning, , 1
- Author : Freestone, R. & D. Nichols
- Year : 2003
- Journal/Series : Landscape and Urban Planning
- Volume Number (ANNUAL: Counting Volumes of the Year shown above) : 1
- Pages : 109-120
- Abstract in English : Small open spaces are an integral component of the urban landscape but have frequently proved problematic despite their intrinsic contribution to the public realm. Open space was historically seen as providing a setting in which communal sharing of experience could take place promoting social harmony. Yet from the 1970s, in particular the leisure potential of many pocket parks was eroded through disuse and neglect. This paper reviews the phenomenon of internal reserves with particular reference to their potential as re-invigorated community assets. It describes a range of reserve types, sketches their historical pedigree, disuses some of the management problems presented, and identifies a number of revitalisation scenarios stressing community and environmental themes. The authors’ view is that internal reserves –better understood – represent a hidden activity resource for local communities.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: urban open space, internal reserves, park management, town planning, community gardens.