There is an ever-increasing pressure on the open spaces in and around cities as they seek to provide inexpensive housing on the fringes and at the same time increase density with infill housing in brownfield and disused sites in the city core. Open space (private & public) is disappearing due to these two trends, consequently placing pressure on the existing open space. With a greater density, there is also an increasing number of new residents seeking out places to rest, relax and play.
Cities are also facing the issue that they often can’t upgrade or change existing open space due to existing stakeholders, heritage overlays (regulation); therefore, cities,
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