Problem
Ineffective utilization of public environment
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Unplanned use of community spaceUndeveloped community space
Deserted public spaces
Undeveloped recreation space
Untapped park potential
Unused recreation spaces
Underutilized public space
Unprofitable public land use practices
Uncontrolled public land use
Undetermined public spaces
Nature:
Despite the necessity for aesthetic and functional design of public areas in order to communicate an image of the community to both residents and visitors, and to demonstrate its unity, many small communities have no overall plan for future land use and zoning. Local ordinances tend to be inadequate for environmental concerns (such as removal of abandoned automobiles), many narrow, shabby alleys and back streets abound with deteriorated outbuildings and lack functional drainage; absentee landlords result in inadequate maintenance of houses. Land cleared from a forest is rapidly overgrown unless it is maintained. Community boundaries sometimes are not clearly defined, so rambling development and a 'squatters' rights' style for homesteading create a sense of random and chaotic space. Many villages have no designated garbage or sewage disposal sites so that individual families tend to dispose of their waste 'in the brush' or somewhere near their home rather than a whole village deciding on a proper location. Narrower Problems:
Undefined game refugeUndefined cultural spaceUnavailable public buildingsInadequate storage facilitiesInaccessible recreation areasUnderutilized community facilitiesUncoordinated use of community propertyClosure of recreation areas Aggravates:
Unused cultural resourcesInadequate care of community spaceInadequate recreational facilitiesUnexplored alternatives for community development Strategies:
Analysing land cover changeLand use planningOpening access to public landProviding additional gathering placesOrganizing community spaceInitiating common land useUtilizing local available spaceControlling public land useDetermining use of public spacesDeveloping profitable public land use practicesExploiting untapped park potentialExploiting untapped park potentialUsing public spacesUsing public environment Subject(s):
Geography → Land type/useSociety → Communities
Amenities → Living conditions
Amenities → Parks
Commerce → Finance
Societal Problems → Ineffectiveness
Government → Public
Cybernetics → Control
Economics → Resource utilization
Environment → Environment
Development → Development
Development → Potential
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
11.06.2018 – 22:44 CEST