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Streetscapes and Outdoor Spaces

November 2015

DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-10747-9_5

In book: Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods (pp.77-100)

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McGill University

Higher-density communities are commonly perceived by the public as places with reduced public open spaces. Yet, when properly designed, such projects can have a variety of well thought of outdoor places that address the recreational needs of all dwellers. In addition, the function that those spaces play, their physical arrangements and locations influence their success and the character of the neighborhood. This chapter focuses on streetscapes, open and edible lands as a means of defining the aesthetic, social qualities, and the sustainability of a community.

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