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86 Start with the park Introduction The management of any green space must respond to the inevitable natural changes that it will undergo as it matures, and to changes in how people use it. A successful design will itself take account of these unpredictable factors, and will determine the levels of resources and skills needed to uphold its quality and value. Caring for a park or square means more than just managing the horticulture. In many cases this is often less demanding than managing how people use the space. A green space management plan is an important means of creating successful and inclusive places. CABE Space has published guidance on how to develop an effective plan. 23 High quality does not necessarily mean high levels of maintenance or high cost. Maintaining wildflower meadows, for example, can be cheaper than gangmowing large areas of grass – and a field of brightly coloured flowers may be far more appreciated by the local community than a dull patch of grass. A green space management plan helps to create successful and inclusive places. CABE Space’s guidance recommends a framework for creating and delivering the plan to maximise the benefits of a specific local green space Research shows that traditional gang mowing of grass is often more expensive than caring for wildflower meadows or creating woodland (Trees or turf? Best value in managing urban green space, NUFU 1998)
Delivering better green spaces 87 Partnerships and collaborations Young people were involved in the masterplanning process for Swanswell The Red Rose Forest’s Green Streets programme in deprived areas of Greater Manchester depends on members of the community leading both the consultation with neighbours and the design of the final improvements. On several streets, community groups have subsequently been formed to tackle other local problems Health and education authorities, utility companies, office parks and leisure organisations all hold significant stakes in vital areas of open land. It is important that all stakeholders in areas of both growth and low demand embrace the principle of green infrastructure. They should develop effective means of working in partnership, drawing in a range of expertise from different sectors; provide funding from a range of sources; enable effective community involvement; and develop long-term and productive working relationships. A brief description of some of the organisations involved in the planning, design, delivery and maintenance of green places can be found in the appendix. Community involvement Successful design of green spaces combines creativity with an understanding of the local context. The people who live or work in the area can best contribute much of that understanding. The new or improved space will play a part in their lives; it will serve their needs; and it will reflect their concerns and values. Involving local people depends on carefully planning an inclusive design process and on making sure both that participants have the necessary support to be able to contribute successfully and that all ‘I’ve had a go at the design and we’ve got what we wanted – skate park, zip line and a whole load of other stuff. It feels good as at the end of the year we’ll get a good name for Kendray ... I’ll be happy to bring up my kids here and hope they have a good life here like I have.’ Scott and Kieran, Kendray Play Project, Barnsley stakeholders are committed to the process. CABE Space’s publication Green space strategies: a good practice guide 14 describes how a local authority can develop a public consultation plan. Real community involvement builds a sense of ownership that will lead to the space being cherished in the years to come. Community ownership increases levels of self-policing and can reduce levels of vandalism and antisocial behaviour. It is important that the involvement of local people – particularly young ones – continues beyond the initial design stage. Young people soon grow up, and each new generation of youth needs to be engaged.
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