Learning From Paris' Parks

There's a common perception that Paris is an untouchable ideal, too lofty for other cities to absorb its lessons. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.

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June 10, 2004, 9:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Paris's parks, squares, buildings, and boulevards--both good and bad--illuminate ideas that every city and town can apply to their own public spaces. "Overall, Paris probably has the best parks of any city in the world. There are a great number of different types and sizes of parks, located in neighborhoods throughout the city. But their success is not simply a matter of variety or quantity, and not all parks are well-used. The real question is: 'Why are some parks in Paris so popular, while others are not?' "

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: City Commentaries: Parks

Monday, October 24, 2005 in Project For Public Spaces

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