Landscape Infrastructure and the Retrofitting of Sustainability into Suburban Communities: Irvine, California’s Jeffrey Open Space Trail
- Deni Ruggeri (Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department of Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning)
Abstract
This paper investigates the performance of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail in Irvine, CA a recent ‘green infrastructure” project, It emphasizes the social performance of this landscape--its ability to promote healthy community life, stronger identity and public health. The data consisted of observations conducted in January 2016 and analysed using Ahern’s (2007) cultural performance indicators. The results suggest that while this linear park successfully provides Irvine residents many opportunities for physical activity and diverse visual experiences, it fails to serve as social and communitybuilding infrastructure.
Keywords: greenways, suburban, retrofir, irvine, california, green infrastructure
How to Cite:
Ruggeri, D., (2016) “Landscape Infrastructure and the Retrofitting of Sustainability into Suburban Communities: Irvine, California’s Jeffrey Open Space Trail”, Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning 5(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.7275/fabos.603
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