Rethinking Urban Parks: Public Space and Cultural Diversity

A study of public recreation space and how urban developers can encourage ethnic diversity through planning that supports multiculturalism.

Urban parks such as New York City's Central Park provide vital public spaces where city dwellers of all races and classes can mingle safely while enjoying a variety of recreations. By coming together in these relaxed settings, different groups become comfortable with each other, thereby strengthening their communities and the democratic fabric of socie...