Small urban spaces : the philosophy, design, sociology, and politics of vest-pocket parks and other small urban open spaces.
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New York :
New York University Press,
[1969]
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: An introduction to small urban spaces, by W.N. Seymour, Jr
- Urban open space: The philosophy of urban open space, by L. Mumford. Recreation needs in urban areas, by R.C. Weaver. Open space in public housing; the new approach, by I.S. Robbins
- Parks are for people: The uses of neighborhood parks, by J. Jacobs. Planning for pedestrians, by S. Breines. Parks where the people are; the small midtown park, by R.L. Zion
- Small-park concepts: Think big about small parks, by T.P.F. Hoving. Adventure playgrounds, by Lady Allen of Hurtwood. Recreation and vest-pocket parks, by E.C. Guggenheimer. Systems for play, by M.P. Freidberg
- Community action: Vest-pocket parks in Harlem, by J.R. Peterson. Tenants' gardens in public housing, by I.S. Robbins. The vest-pocket park as an instrument of social change, by R. Shiffman. A little about lots, by D.C. Kuhnreich. Philadelphia's neighborhood park program, by E. Asner
- Conclusion: The importance of recreation in the city, by H. Higbee.