Inspiring England's urban fringes: multi-functionality and planning |
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Authors: | Nick Gallent Marion Shoard Johan Andersson Richard Oades Christine Tudor |
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Affiliation: | 1. IPAM – Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazonia , Varzea Project, Avenida Rui Barbosa, 136. Prainha., Santarem , 68005080 , Brazil;2. University of Manitoba, Natural Resources Institute , 303-70 Dysart Road, Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada , R3T 2M5 tiagoalmudi@yahoo.com.br;4. University of Manitoba, Natural Resources Institute , 303-70 Dysart Road, Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada , R3T 2M5 |
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Abstract: | The urban fringe has been described as 'planning's last frontier'; a zone of transition and interface between town and country where a broad variety of land uses and activities come together, and where development pressure is often intense. In this paper, we argue that the urban fringe possesses special characteristics, making it more than simply a transitional landscape. These characteristics centre on patterns of land use, biodiversity and leisure/development opportunity which are unique to the urban edge and to land extending away from built-up areas. The uniqueness, diversity and particular dynamics of the urban fringe demands a special brand of planning and management response. Therefore we suggest that the principle of 'multi-functionality' provides a framework for action, showing how diversity can be managed and supported. Through brief case studies, we demonstrate how functional interactions at the urban fringe might be promoted in the future. |
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Keywords: | environmental justice multi-level governance political ecology partnerships protected areas |
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