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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published March 2007
Updated January 2008 & January 2009
See more in Regeneration
Author John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University
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Price GBP 10.00

Open Space

Purpose

Open space is an important aspect of design and amenity in the built environment, and this module explains the way in which planning policy and practice can encourage the optimum use of such space so as to maximise its overall contribution.

Benefits

A critical aim of spatial planning is the provision and protection of open space for amenity within the built environment so this knowledge builder is a useful addition to planners’ armoury.

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 this helpful knowledge builder on open space. 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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Current approaches to open space conference

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