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“Green Courtyard Residential Areas”: Exploring the Spatial Pattern of London Suburban Residential Areas Integrating Public Green Spaces and Living Spaces
- 1 China Academy of Urban Planning & Design
- 2 Huazhong Agricultural University
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Abstract
The highly restrictive Green Belt policy in London, United Kingdom has created a dichotomy between living environments and natural surroundings, posing challenges to urban development. In an attempt to alleviate this situation, this study focuses on the New Barnet residential area, located adjacent to the Green Belt, and summarizes the issues faced by the residential area based on field investigations. Subsequently, the integration of urban living spaces and natural spaces is emphasized from three spatial scales, proposing and elucidating the spatial pattern of “Green Courtyard Residential Areas.” Lastly, based on three issues related to the site’s original condition, the outcomes of the renewal are presented. Quantitative comparative analysis is conducted on the data before and after the renewal of green spaces and residential buildings, followed by a feasibility analysis of the renewal scheme. The proposal of “Green Courtyard Residential Areas” provides a potential solution to reconcile the juxtaposition of living spaces and green spaces in London.
Keywords
landscape architecture, urban renewal, residential area, public green spaces, United Kingdom
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Zheng,Z.;Wang,X. (2023). “Green Courtyard Residential Areas”: Exploring the Spatial Pattern of London Suburban Residential Areas Integrating Public Green Spaces and Living Spaces. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,35,63-78.
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