Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | February 2007 |
| Updated | January 2008 & January 2009 |
| See more in | Regeneration Environmental planning |
| Author | John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University |
| Relevance |     |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Historic Gardens and Parks
Purpose
This module considers the role of the planning system and associated policy and practice in addressing the need for the protection and enhancement of historic gardens and parks.
Benefits
The planning system involves aims and procedures for the protection and enhancement of areas of special historic importance, as well as areas that confer particular amenity value. Historic gardens and parks are clearly important in this respect and play a significant part in the quality of life within many towns and cities. Many parks have significant landscape as well as historic value.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
Key terms, context, relevance to planning and an extensive list of associated web references are all a part of the helpful overview of historic gardens and parks contained within this knowledge builder. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
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