Open Space Essay

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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 …show more content…

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 …show more content…

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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