Urban projects have resulted in the paving over of significant chunks of parkland in Melbourne, Australia -- land set aside more than 150 years ago to act as the city's lungs.
"About 60 hectares of Melbourne's five most prominent parks - almost 30 times the size of the MCG's playing area - have been lost to such developments in the past 25 years."
"A Sunday Age investigation has found that huge tracts of inner city parkland, set aside for essential public space when Melbourne was mapped out more than 150 years ago, have been concreted over for projects such as the Commonwealth Games Village, the National Tennis Centre, Melbourne Museum and Vodafone Arena."
"Carlton Gardens, Yarra Park, Albert Park, Royal Park and Melbourne Park have all lost significant space from their original boundaries. And critics sheet home the blame to successive sports-mad State Governments and acquiescent city councils."
FULL STORY: Lungs of city smothered under concrete
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A new study finds that interim recreational use of underutilized sections of crowded cities can benefit more than just humans.
Growing Green: How Parks and Trees Shape Honolulu’s Future
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New Interactive Tool Helps Cities Assess and Strengthen Urban Tree Canopies
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National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
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Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
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Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
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