Park Design and Management

Author: Liu Jiahui
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book explains how to design, plan, manage, promote, and maintain a truly outstanding park. Its primary focus is on integrating the various factors that lead to success: from designing different areas according to user needs to seeking public support to selecting low-maintenance plants and trees. Whether you are a landscape designer, urban planner, or park manager, you will find this concise yet comprehensive guide provides accurate and indispensable information—something you won’t find elsewhere. The book covers the following aspects:
Issues related to traffic islands, parking lots, park paths, sports fields, and bridges.
Safety concerns of playgrounds, including national standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials, as well as accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Overall master plans for different park designs—each design tailored to suit varying site conditions.
Maintenance and care techniques for trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, and lawns—along with recommendations for suitable annual and perennial plants.