The phrase built environment refers to the man-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from personal shelter to neighborhoods to the large-scale civic surroundings.
Regent’s Park is an urban oasis with meticulously manicured and sculpted beauty, vis a vis the attempted naturalism of Central Park in New York City. The area is not particularly residential (save for very wealthy homeowners), but many types of people pass through the park. What do you think about this type of beauty in comparison with “untamed” naturalistic beauty?
Two older women use the paths of Regents Park for daily exercise.
The manicured beauty of the park.
unique flowers in Regents Park
blossoming trees in Regents Park
more gardens, carefully constructed
a professional uses the park to relax during his hectic day
lion planter in the park
exquisite flowerbeds
man and pigeon resting
I mean, I just never saw a pigeon resting before. ever.
another view of the park
sharing the space with wildlife: two wood pigeons in Regents Park
two young schoolboys walk through the park
London is home to so many monuments. How might this influence the use of public space?
