Open space refers to areas that are completely or generally free of artificial structures. In a narrow sense, it refers to relatively open or well-vegetated areas in a city or on the outskirts that are used to improve the urban ecological environment and provide recreational sites for urban residents. Open space can be a playground, a square, or an area with good vegetation.
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(2020). Open Space. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_1781
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