15. There are many types of open spaces such as:
Water ways
parks
Green areas Playing fieldplayground
plaza square Street
16. Water ways:
include both natural lacks, rivers and streams which represent
rich wildlife habitats and offer recreational value.
17. Water ways:
include manmade lacks and canals that offer recreational value.
They can also be used as movement paths.
18. The Park :
“Is a natural preserved area available for recreation .”
19. The park
The landscape:
• Its landscape shall consist of meadows, waterbodies, woodlands,
and open shelters.
meadows waterbodies open shelterswoodlands
20.
21. The park :
• The Surroundings:
• The park is Surrounded by the city from one side and open to
the natural lands from other sides
CITY Natural lands
• The size:
• The minimum size of
the park is 8 acres
24. The cityThe city
The Green
The Surroundings:
• The green is Surrounded by the city elements from all sides.
25. • The green can be naturalistically or formally disposed.
• The size:
• The minimum size shall be 0.5 acre and the maximum size shall be 8
acres
Naturalistically disposed formally ordered
26. The Playing fields
Are open space dedicated for playing sports such as football, basket ball, golf courses……
• The size depends upon the type of sport
28. The Playground
• The Surroundings:
• The playground should be fenced and located near residential
areas
• Playgrounds may be included within parks and greens
Residential areas
32. The plaza
The landscape:
Its landscape shall consist primarily of pavement, Trees are optional
The size:
The minimum size shall be 0.5 acre and the maximum size shall be 2
acres
34. The Square
The Surroundings:
• Is defined by buildings frontages and is located at the
intersections of important thoroughfares.
Buildings frontages
35. The Square
• The landscape:
Its landscape shall consist of, lawns and trees
And shall be formally disposed.
• The size:
The minimum size shall be 0.5 acre and the maximum size shall be
5 acres
36. The streets
“Are the connections between spaces and places , and they are
considered as spaces themselves.”
• Types of streets
There are many types of streets differs in scale, characters, types of
buildings that line them such as main streets or pedestrian paths.
76. Tree grates
Tree grates are the horizontal cover of the planting hole.
They are used to enable water to reach the roots of a tree.
They allow enough ventilation to the soil .
Tree Collar
A vertical element which surround the
stem of the tree to protect it.
It is fixed in the tree grate
The corner of tree collar should be
curved to prevent causing harm for
pedestrians
77.
78. Tree planters and pots
There are Many types of tree planters and are available for both tree and flowers.
101. Seating
The type and placement of sitting areas depend upon many factors like
the function of the space, the users… .
But in general setting area should be shaded- the seats should be
comfortable – from durable materials- with attractive shapes…….