Imbriano, Kathleen R. "Parks, open space and recreation: Expanding lifestyle amenities for families." 2010. Issue Brief. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University.

This issue brief explores ways that planners can support and promote parks, open space and recreation to meet the public health, social interaction, and childhood development needs of families. Parks and open spaces are an integral part of a community’s infrastructure and essential to the creation of family‐friendly neighborhoods.

Subject: Planning