Linking the quality of public spaces to quality of life

Journal of Place Management and Development

Volumn 2, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 240-248

  Beck, Helen ^a  

^a CABE Space   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Environmental management; Gardens; Open spaces; Quality of life

Indexed keywords

EID: 84993073972     PISSN: 17538335     EISSN: 17538343     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17538330911013933     Document Type: Review

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