The European City and Green Space: London, Stockholm, Helsinki and St Petersburg, 1850-2000

by Peter Clark

Book Overview

Recent years have seen sustained public debate and controversy over the 'greening' of European cities, associated with the environmental movement, pressures of urban redevelopment, and the promotional strategies of cities competing in a global market. But the European debate over urban green space has a long history dating back to Victorian concerns for the 'green lungs' of the city to combat the health and social problems caused by rapid population...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138251798
• ISBN13: 9781138251793
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"