Inclusive stimulating space planning for sustainable urban agglomeration
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv10n5-004Keywords:
open spaces, sustainability, stimulating spaces, community planningAbstract
Open Spaces provides space for the expression of diversity, both personal and cultural. The social and cultural values of open space include attitudes towards nature and the desire for contact with it. Open space is now Inclusive part of statutory and community planning processes. Urban Spaces must be stimulating for all age groups encouraging their activities, events and gatherings via sustainable planning and design. This paper focuses on need, unconventional, visions and principles for urban open space in this modern era of planning. The social, cultural and physiological values of open space include attitudes towards nature and the desire for contact with it.
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