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54 Start with the park Introduction ‘It is difficult to design a space that will not attract people. What is remarkable is how often this has been accomplished.’ William H Whyte A well-designed place does not result from simply transferring a plan from elsewhere. Designs need to respond in some way to local needs and character ‘87 per cent of adults agreed that better-quality buildings and public spaces improve people’s quality of life.’ MORI 2004 Proposed development in Glasgow focuses on a new city park of both local and citywide importance When it comes to green spaces, good design is the process – and the product – of shaping them in a way that makes the most of local opportunities. Good design can transform parks and squares that have become negative spaces for local communities and create great new places for communities that need them. It makes places that accommodate varied activities and future change, that express distinctive character, that make people feel safe and welcome, and that use resources wisely. A well-designed park or garden also creates spaces for plants and wildlife to flourish. The location of a park or garden is critical to its success. Different types of green space are appropriate in different settings, from urban core to rural fringe. A hierarchy of spaces will enable some green spaces to serve local catchments, while others serve citywide or regional catchments. Larger spaces or more special parks in central urban areas tend to serve both local and wider needs. A green space strategy provides the framework for deciding what type of space should go where.
Thinking about design 55 Green spaces and place-making The best place-making is usually the result of determined civic leadership, combined with effective public involvement and a high level of professional skill. Such leadership is essential in resolving conflicts of interest into an achievable vision of what a place can become. Effective public involvement in the design process is essential – not only to ensure that the spaces that are created reflect the values and patterns of life of the people who will use them, but also to create the sense of ownership on which the success of any public space depends. Of course many places that we value – the village green, wildflower meadows, back gardens – have evolved over long periods and have adapted to changing needs. Effective community engagement led to inspiring and creative ideas for the Cookson Park masterplan by Kinnear Landscape Architects A range of stakeholders should be involved in both the strategic and the local elements of the design of new and existing places
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