Neighborhood Open Space.

NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE.

Character towns have neighborhoods that are “complete” with prominent lands devoted to parks and open spaces for the residents. When systematically organized, the collection of parks, school grounds, stormwater ponds, protected wetlands, lakes, streams, private lawns and gardens becomes a holistic, integrated system of lands and waters devoted to the neighborhood’s health and sociability. The system helps build character by engendering the neighborhood with pride, community spirit and overall conviviality.