Problems in public open spaces issues of Access
Access is a critical issue in the provision of public open space. Access is considered to be the ability of an individual to gain access to a facility or service. Access to public open space is complex and impinged upon by a number of factors, including age, gender and socioeconomic status.
Issues related to safety and the fear of crime
Perceptions of risk in the public realm constrain the spatial mobility of women, the elderly and young children.
3. Issues connected with needs of elderly Considering the specific needs of the elderly in the location of public open space. Physical activity, particularly walking, has been identified in numerous studies as having positive health benefits
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Lack of place to sit In many public open spaces lack of place to sit is a major issue. Large public open spaces are there but there are no park furniture are provided to the public .It affect the passive activity in public open spaces
6. Lack of gathering points Larger area are covered under public open space, lack of gathering points is another problem in public open spaces
7. Dysfunctional spaces In many public open spaces some dysfunctional structures are constructed. It will not have a specific purpose to achieve and it makes the space dysfunctional .It obstruct the normal public movement within the public open space
8. Poor entrances and visually in accessible spaces Visual accessibility is a major problem in different public open spaces .In some public open spaces the geography for it is good, if it is visually inaccessible all its positives aspects will be loosed
9. Domination of space by vehicles In many cases vehicles get dominated over pedestrians in public open spaces.it negatively affect the active functioning of the public open spaces
10. Inconveniently located transit stops Inconveniently located transit stops reduce the movement of people to the public open
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The minimum recreational space provided shall be 450 sqm.
The minimum average dimension of the recreational space shall not be less than 7.5 m and the length shall not exceed 2.5 times the average width.
3. Each recreational area and the structure on it shall have an independent means of access.
4. Any building line to be atleast 3 m away from the boundary of recreational open space.
5. Zoological garden to be as per Central Zoo Authority provisions [4]
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... discussed within the scope of this paper but can be found in parts 3745-81-80 to 3745-81-90 of the Administrative Code (OEPA, n.d).
This pamphlet wants to educate people as to the uses of Glen Canyon. The dangers and the fun that can be had on the lake that was made by the Glen Canyon Dam. “Some of the shoreline around Lake Powell is loose and can slip and fall”. (Glen canyon Dam) warning the public as to what to watch for. The pamphlet goes on to say; “Dangerous sections of Lake Powell’s shoreline are too numerous to mark and can appear quickly after a change in the water level or after rainy weather”. (Glen Canyon Dam) The author is saying that not every dangerous area can be marked. By writing this the author is ensuring safety against lawsuits.
...g to give a place for recreation, for the betterment of human welfare and how this was accomplished, just like many of the lessons we have gone covered in this course. Rittenhouse square was intended to be used for recreational purposes and that is the exact thing it is used for, whether it be a family picnicking in the park, a business man escaping from work for a quick lunch on a nearby bench, or just a general visit to look at the wonders this square holds and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is one place I do not believe needs any improvements, the local people have done so much to make this a great place throughout the years. This square has even been referenced as the “perfect urban neighborhood because of its excellent balance of residential and commercial uses, beautiful nature and flora, and diverse architectural styles” by Jane Jacobs.
In Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, there are over 1 million acres of non-federal inholdings to which access is, and has been a major issue of controversy. Park managers and landowners alike are trying to reach an agreement which would provide for the access to private property, as well as towns such as Nabesna, McCarthy, and Kennecott. The following information will be used to convince park managers and conservationist groups that access via R.S. 2477 rights-of-ways are not only necessary, but also guaranteed by state and federal law.
Under KRS 411.190 if a person is on the property for a recreational purpose and is not charged a fee by the possessor of the land then the statute applies, with recreational purpose defined in the statute to include, but not limited to, activities such as swimming, fishing, hunting, nature study, picnicking, or enjoying scenic sites. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 411.190.
I. Adult establishments, new and old are barred from certain districts that are zoned for manufacturing and
The importance of public space and life is an important aspect of any given society. Without such spaces, society will continue to be dived among class lines. When a certain group of people hold power and it’s all about power and control, there will always be those that are excluded and denied access to the public sphere. As long as imaginary and irrational fears are instilled into the private lives of the public, society will continue to build fortress around its buildings and to use surveillance cameras outside the doors. Public space is a right to all citizens and due to fear of the unknown; it is diminishing right before our eyes. In this day and age, to be an American means to always be under the watchful eye of another.
Aesthetic control in the city serves a number of purposes. For one, the zero-sum logic of interurban competition incentivizes the purification of urban space and the presentation of ‘cleanliness’ for the purposes of city marketing. As transfer payments decline as a source of revenue for municipal governments, cities are desperately attempting to enhance their international reputation for the purpose of attracting tourism and capital investment. The cleansing of visible poverty from urban space is accomplished through police harassment and displacement of visible poverty and other ‘undesirable’ uses of space(Kennelly 9). The city’s adaptation to market logics also influences the way urban space is produced and presented internally, to its own population. For example, concentrations of homeless people are said to deter visitors and consumers from traveling to and shopping in those parts of the city [BY WHO]. Visible homelessness is also targeted by city authorities because it disrupts attempts to render the city as a landscape (Mitchell 186). Rendering the city as a landscape is a means of presenting the individual with an illusory sense of control and freedom in the complex urban environment where control in fact belongs to the totalizing economy and freedom for some comes at the expense of freedom for others. The illusion of control is in a sense the way citizens are alienated from the constitutive parts and production of the city. Instead of seeing the realities of capital relations, or the activities of labour reproduction required daily to renew the urban workforce, citizens are presented with a stage on which the daily dramas of the “pacified public” can take place (Mitchell 186). On this stage, a certain kind of “legitimate” citizen expects a broad freedom to move through space without resistance or disturbance, such as may come from encountering or being confronted by
Public land. "Public," meaning everyone owns it. Every United States citizen has a right to recreate on the lands preserved for us. So, what does that mean? There are a lot of us, and we all have different ideas of what's fun to do outside. How do we decide which activities can be allowed without someone getting their toes stepped on? If the land belongs to all of us, and we have a responsibility to preserve it for generations to come, then how should we manage it?
There are seven different design principles, which Olmsted incorporated into his projects that start with the letter S: scenery, suitability, style, subordination, separation, sanitation, and service. The scenery aspect of design is about “the small spaces and areas [that are] intended for active use. [It is the] creation of designs that give an enhanced sense of space: indefinite boundaries [and the] constant opening up of new view.” Olmsted also wanted to avoid the “hard-edge [and] specimen planting” because these make the landscape seem less natural and more manmade. Suitability is the “creation of designs that are in keeping with the natural scenery and topography of the site: respect for, and full utilization of, the ‘genius of the place.’” Style has to do with “designing in specific styles, [because] each [various style will create] a particular effect” on the entire area. Depending on what is done, a calm place can be created that is full of richness or even a place that seems uneasy and full of mystery. Subordination is the overall design and the effect it is intended to achieve. Separation deals with “areas designed in different styles.” Each one needs to be set apart from one another “in order to insure safety of use and reduce distractions for those using the space; separation of conflicting or incompatible uses.” Sanitation is about creating a place that has “adequate drainage and other engineering considerations [that] promote both the physical and mental health of” people who occupy the space. In service, the designs should “service a
Public Act 093-0099. (2003, July 03). Retrieved 05 01, 2014, from Illinois General Assembly: http://www.ilga.gov/
This is an essential element to keeping Fraser Island relatively ‘healthy.’ People are allowed to camp on a limited number of beaches and must use pre-existing camping areas, yet cannot stay within 50 metres of a creek, stream or lake. Since Fraser Island is world heritage listed, the majority of the island is a national park and is protected by the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing’s (NPSR) and is under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. However, there are some residential areas, such as townships and suburban
"Public Places Have Eyes." PC/Computing Mar. 2000: 100. General OneFile. Thomson Gale. Glendale Community College Library Media Center, Glendale, AZ. 18 Jan. 2008.
Public Spaces provide unique experiences and contribute to the identity of a city. Found as places like plazas, parks, marketplaces, within buildings, lobbies and many more. Public spaces are important to our society and therefore face more arguments in design and construction compared to private spaces.
laws also enforce the club must “have 66 square miles of unobstructed floor space in the main room”