What makes for a successful park?

Writer Kevin Klinkenberg looks into why some parks are successful and others are woefully (or ipappropriately) used. The short answer: Location, location, location. Excerpt: "Integration with the surrounding streets and buildings. While Forsyth is bounded by two streets on the east and west that are one-way, and have traffic that generally moves far too fast, the streets themselves are not wide. This makes them easy to cross for pedestrians, in spite of the high traffic speeds. And, around the park are located small businesses, hotels, bed and breakfasts in addition to the many residences. The park does not feel as though it’s set apart from the neighborhood – it feels as though it’s distinctly part of the neighborhood." Read the rest here.