Designing The Parks
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Historic Trails
Submitted by Shaun Eyring on Fri, 2010-02-05 13:46
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Author:
Coffin Brown, Margie
Year:
2005
Publisher:
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Periodical Information:
Landscape Lines 15
Trails take us places of nature and history. They lead us through rugged terrain, exceptional scenery, places of contemplation, and cultural sites. Effective treatment and management of these trails requires an understanding of their historic context, design principles, and constrution methods.
Reading List Category:
Planning
Related Principle:
Preliminary Design Principles
Six design principles emerged from the rich and varied discussion that took place last year during Designing The Parks Part II at Cavallo Point. They are:
Park planning and design must demonstrate:
• Reverence for place;
• Engagement of all people;
• Expansion beyond traditional boundaries;
• Sustainability;
• Informed decision-making;
• An integrated research, planning, design, and review process.
