Good morning, everyone. Today we'll continue our discussion on urban planning. One key issue is the provision of public parks. While many cities focus on large central parks, recent research suggests that smaller, neighborhood-based green spaces are more effective for daily use. A study in Melbourne found that residents within a 10-minute walk of a small park visited it four times more often than those who had to travel to a large park. Furthermore, these small parks encouraged social interaction among neighbors, which improved community cohesion. However, the study also noted that maintenance costs are higher per square meter for small parks, so city councils need to allocate budgets carefully.
❓ According to the lecture, what did the study in Melbourne find about small neighborhood parks?
A. A) They are visited less frequently than large central parks.
B. B) They promote more social interaction and are used more often.
C. C) They are cheaper to maintain per square meter than large parks.
D. D) They are only effective when located within a 5-minute walk.
✅ 正确答案
B) They promote more social interaction and are used more often.