The Importance of Active Leisure Areas in the Context of Urban Planning

Janpavle, Ilze; Īle, Una

doi:10.2478/aup-2022-0012

Abstract

The research focuses on active leisure areas created in the 21^st century, identifying the main planning trends. Based on the obtained data from the literature review, the mutual comparison method was used to survey territories in Latvia and Estonia. The research showed that it is necessary to change the approach in planning to meet today’s requirements by developing uniform planning principles and guidelines and increasing awareness of general quality requirements for all parties involved.

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