a ISBN 978-18-64706437-

a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Classification number SB481

b Item number .C68 2015

a Dewey Classification 712.5

a Title Country parks /

c Statement of responsibility, etc edited by Luis Paulo Faria Ribeiro.

h Medium BOOK

a Place of publication, distribution, etc Mulgrave, Victoria :

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Images Publishing Group,

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2015.

a Extent 238 p. :

b Other physical details ill. (black and white, and colour) ;

c Dimensions 31 cm

a General note Includes index (pages 236-238)

a Formatted contents note Preface. Chapter 1 The introduction of country parks. Chapter 2 The history and development of country parks : The original country parks concept, 1966-1968 -- The development of country parks, 1968-1992 -- Country parks, 1992-1996 -- Country parks, 1996-2005. Chapter 3 Characteristics of country parks : Physical characteristics -- Primary land type -- Prior use -- Location -- Historic status -- Nature conservation status -- Landscape planning status. Chapter 4 The role of country parks : Recreation -- Protection of vulnerable land -- WIldlife conservation. Chapter 5 Design criteria of country parks : Effective land area -- Unique and attractive natural landscapes -- Streamlined landscape recreation facilities -- Environmentally-friendly, energy-saving, and ecological materials and technologies -- Humanized space layout -- Safety protection systems -- Detailed management measures. Chapter 6 The future of country parks : A sustainable future for country parks -- Country parks today -- Relevance of country parks to our future. Case studies : Percorso Paesaggistico Culturale -- Jezzine Barracks -- Park Groot Schijn, Zone Boterlaar Silsburg -- Mangfall Park -- Botanical Garden of Faial -- Edmondson Park -- Tagus Linear Park -- Parc François Mitterrand -- Le Syndrome de la Page Blanche -- Wijkeroog Park -- Hillarys Boat Harbour -- Elizabeth Hills Estate, Hoxton Park -- Rivermouth Park -- Park in Casalmoro -- Marzahn Recreational Park -- Clifton Hill Railway Park -- Edinburgh Gardens Raingarden -- Strubben Kniphorstbosch -- Mont Evrin Park -- Norges River -- The Meadow Park -- Punggol Promenade -- Ballooërveld -- North Diaoyutai Development -- Leisure Centre of Madine's Lake. Index.

a Summary, etc Traditional country parks, which originated in the United Kingdom, are very different to the country parks we know today. With the development of urbanization and the improvement of living standards, city dwellers were no longer satisfied with small urban green spaces, and a new style of country park was born. Conveniently located in the outer city suburbs, with tranquil, natural environments, this new type of park met society's desire to return to nature, and theses spaces have since become hotspots for tourism and leisure. Country Parks includes detailed theory and case studies showcasing outstanding international country park design; analyzes and promotes the current status and development of the country park and its role in urban development; and provides valuable guidance for professional designers working in the field today.

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Parks.

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Landscape architecture