Both patterns of development
claim they provide open space. In the traditional
pattern, open space is in the form of squares,
towns, and playgrounds. Most of these spaces are
always open, are public, and have a hierarchy
in the city. They are located in the neighborhood
or town and give the character, identity, and
pride to a community. The open spaces are planned
with a lot of detail.
In sprawl, green spaces are used
to segregate. They are usually buffers and berms
and beautifully landscaped. The sprawl open space
is inaccessible to the pedestrian. Oftentimes,
the space is residual and privately owned.
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