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Making room for blue spaces in city parks

by MUNRO S, SMITH L
Making room for blue spaces in city parks The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) leads a number of long-term initiatives to gather baseline data and track changes in the park’s ecological health. Photo: SPES exploring aquatic invertebrates at Beaver Lake by Richard King
Published in September 2024 - Page 23

Urban parks and green spaces are critical components of complete communities. They have proven essential for building a strong sense of community and resilient environments. Yet the design of parks and the distribution of amenities varies significantly across Canada – and even within the same cities – based on the priorities of individual municipalities and specific planners.

One design strategy gaining popularity over the last two years among municipal parks departments is

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