Sport, Recreation and Green Space in the European City

Green space has become a major issue in European cities in recent years as a result of enhanced environmental awareness, urban marketing, planning policy and growing population densities. Up to now, however, the subject of sports areas and grounds has attracted little research, despite the fact that...

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Other Authors: Clark, Peter (Editor), Niemi, Marjaana (Editor), Niemelä, Jari (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Helsinki Finnish Literature Society / SKS 2009
Series:Studia Fennica Historica 16
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