Design for Outdoor Recreation
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Author Description
Design for Outdoor Recreation takes a detailed look at all aspects of design of facilities needed by visitors to outdoor recreation destinations. The book is a comprehensive manual for planners, designers and managers of recreation taking them through the processes of design and enabling them to find the most appropriate balance between visitor needs and the capacity of the landscape. A range of different aspects are covered including car parking, information signing, hiking, waterside activities, wildlife watching and camping. This second edition incorporates new examples from overseas, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Eastern Europe as well as focusing on more current issues such as accessibility and the changing demands for recreational use.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the systematic integration of visitor infrastructure within natural landscapes to achieve a sustainable balance between human recreational demand and environmental preservation. Simon Bell, an expert in landscape design and forest management, utilizes a technical framework to guide professionals through the complexities of site planning. The text synthesizes design principles with management strategies, providing a comprehensive manual for those tasked with developing outdoor spaces that remain functional and ecologically sound.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed design guidelines for visitor facilities including parking, signage, and camping infrastructure.
- Methodologies for assessing landscape capacity and visitor impact.
- International case studies from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Eastern Europe.
- Analysis of contemporary design challenges such as accessibility and shifting recreational trends.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals in landscape architecture and park management identify this text as a foundational reference for site development. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the design manuals and the breadth of the international examples provided.
Page Count:
232
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203928113
ISBN-13:
9780203928110
Architecture
Landscape architecture
Design
urban planning
Recreation
