Research
Green space skills 2009
In July 2009 CABE, in partnership with English Heritage, commissioned Pye-Tait Consulting to carry out research to identify the total size, scope and labour market status of the green space sector in England. More.CABE Space, 2009
How Much Value Does the City of Philadelphia Receive from its Park and Recreation System?
This research shows that Philadelphia's parks provide the city and its residents with high value: $23 million in city revenue; $16 million in municipal cost saving; $729 million generated in wealth for residents; and $1.1 billion in cost savings for citizens. That's about 100 times the amount that the city spends on parks each year. The calculators used by the researchers are also available More.The Trust for Public Land’s Center for City Park Excellence For the Philadelphia Parks Alliance
Urban parks: do you know what you’re getting for your money?
More resources are being ploughed back into parks and urban green spaces and quality seems to be improving but does more money guarantee better parks? This publication summarises a survey which tried to find out, and asks local authorities for feedback on whether the results reflect their own experiences.CABE Space, 2006
Decent parks? Decent behaviour?: the link between the quality of parks and user behaviour
A report providing evidence that good design and management, not just heavy handed security measures, are the key ingredients for safer parks.CABE Space, 2005
Does money grow on trees?
A report looking at how well planned and managed parks, gardens and squares can have a positive impact on the value of nearby properties and can attract inward investment and people to an area.CABE Space, 2005
Parks and squares: who cares?
An analysis of the opinions of fifteen hundred signatories to the Manifesto for Better Public Spaces about parks in the UK today.CABE Space, 2005
Parks need people: the skills shortage in parks – a summary of research
A report showing that parks departments are struggling in the face of a serious skills shortage affecting staff from senior management to operational levels.CABE Space, 2004
Parks need Parkforce
A report setting out the case for increasing the number of on site staff to create safe, popular and beautiful parks...CABE Space, 2006
Start with the park: creating sustainable urban green spaces in areas of housing growth and renewal
A good practice guide for everyone involved in the processes of sustainable growth and renewal in England. It is particularly relevant to the creation and care of green spaces in housing growth areas and housing market renewal areas.CABE Space, 2005
Is the grass greener? Learning from innovations in urban greenspace management
A report demonstrating how 11 cities from Melbourne and Minneapolis, to Curitiba in Brazil are improving their residents’ health, wealth and quality of life by investing in parks.CABE Space, 2004
The value of public space: how high quality parks and public spaces create economic, social and environmental value
A report showing how cities in the UK and around the world have received far-reaching economic, health and social benefits from making the best of their public spaces.CABE Space, 2004
Green space strategies: a good practice guide
A report to help local authorities undertake robust assessments of their green space provision, setting out a vision for the whole of its green space and the goals it want to achieve.CABE Space, 2004
Manifesto for better public spaces
CABE’s manifesto for prioritising parks and open spaces in the public and political domain.CABE Space, 2004
Preventing antisocial behaviour in public spaces
A policy note looking at how design, staffing and maintenance of public space can impact positively on antisocial behaviour.CABE Space, 2004
What would you do with this space? Involving young people in the design and care of urban spaces
A report providing an inspiring and practical guide for practitioners. Sixteen case studies explore creative and constructive ways to involve children and young people in public space.CABE Space, 2004
Accessible natural green space in towns and cities: a review of appropriate size and distance criteria
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English Nature, 1995
A framework for the future: green networks with multiple uses in and around towns and cities
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