The book ""The Park for Detroit: Being a Preliminary Consideration of Certain Prime Conditions of Economy for the Belle Isle Scheme"" was written by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1882. In this book, Olmsted discusses the creation of a park on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. He explores the economic conditions necessary for the creation and maintenance of such a park, including the cost of land acquisition, the development of infrastructure, and the ongoing expenses associated with park maintenance. Olmsted also considers the ...
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The book ""The Park for Detroit: Being a Preliminary Consideration of Certain Prime Conditions of Economy for the Belle Isle Scheme"" was written by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1882. In this book, Olmsted discusses the creation of a park on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. He explores the economic conditions necessary for the creation and maintenance of such a park, including the cost of land acquisition, the development of infrastructure, and the ongoing expenses associated with park maintenance. Olmsted also considers the potential benefits of a park on Belle Isle, including the improvement of public health and the promotion of social and cultural activities. The book provides a detailed analysis of the economic and social factors involved in creating a large public park in a major urban area, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in urban planning, public policy, or environmental conservation.Designed To Further Determinative Discussion Of The Lasting Interests Of The City In The Matter, With A View To A Settled Policy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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