Gobster, P.H. & L.M. Westphal, 2003, The human dimensions of urban greenways: planning for recreation and related experiences, in: Landscape and Urban Planning, , 1
- Author : Gobster, P.H. & L.M. Westphal
- Year : 2003
- Journal/Series : Landscape and Urban Planning
- Volume Number (ANNUAL: Counting Volumes of the Year shown above) : 1
- Pages : 147-165
- Abstract in English : In this paper, the authors summarize findings from a series of interrelated studies that examine an urban greenway, the 150-mile Chicago River corridor in Chicago, USA, from multiple perspectives, stakeholder’s viewpoints, and methodological techniques. Six interdependent “human dimensions” of greenway are identified in the studies: cleanliness, naturalness, aesthetics, safety, access, and appropriateness of development. Together, these dimensions form a core of concerns relating to how people perceive and use the greenway for recreation and related experiences.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: greenways, corridor cleanliness, naturalness, aesthetics, safety, access, and appropriateness of development, quality, human dimensions.