16. Finding One: Open space is an intrinsic
part of people’s lives
70% of respondents using open
spaces at least once a week and
almost one third using it every
day.
Only 3% said they never used
open space.
Respondents at the director–level
& above use open spaces more
frequently than managers and
those in more junior positions
17. Finding two: All believe in the commercial
value of open space
The survey results indicate a strong correlation between the quality
of an open space, its usage and assessment of value.
18. Open Space Provision: The Ideal Formula
Just to maintain the provision of open space at the current ratio, London
will need an additional 1100 ha of open space, which is equivalent to five
Parks the size of the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
The ideal formula by Patrick Abercrombie
1.62 ha / 1000 people
24. Future City Planning?
Plan the buildings and Plan the Spaces.
Ensure a hierarchy of open space
Plan the Great Parks.
Open space isn’t just for the residents.
Urban open space needs to be activated
and managed
25. The buildings will
come and go but
the squares, the
parks and the
major civic
spaces have a
habit of remaining T
