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Encumbered land is land that is not suited for ______ space
Encumbered land is land that is not suited for ______ space
open
Land suitability is important to consider for the intended open space use such as powerlines, waterways/drainage, floodwater retention ponds, ______, conservation and heritage areas
Land suitability is important to consider for the intended open space use such as powerlines, waterways/drainage, floodwater retention ponds, ______, conservation and heritage areas
wetlands
Encumbered land may be used for a range of activities such as walking trails and sports fields, but this is not a substitute for public open ______
Encumbered land may be used for a range of activities such as walking trails and sports fields, but this is not a substitute for public open ______
space
The provision of suitable land for open space is prescribed by national laws and is an important requirement for local government units in the assessment of development ______
The provision of suitable land for open space is prescribed by national laws and is an important requirement for local government units in the assessment of development ______
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A comprehensive list of encumbered land sites could include locations of transformer and/or control boxes of utilities, as well as ______-ways
A comprehensive list of encumbered land sites could include locations of transformer and/or control boxes of utilities, as well as ______-ways
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When considering land for suitability as open space, it is important to assess what the intended public open space would be used for both now and in the ______
When considering land for suitability as open space, it is important to assess what the intended public open space would be used for both now and in the ______
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However, in a number of cases, many open space areas have been developed on sites that are not suitable for residential or other productive developments. Rather, it is often the ‘left-over’ land that a developer will hand over to local government, which is often unsuitable for the purpose of active or passive recreation. In other countries, it is required that unencumbered land that is suitable for open space development be provided in addition to encumbered _______ (that may also be donated to the local government for ownership and management).
However, in a number of cases, many open space areas have been developed on sites that are not suitable for residential or other productive developments. Rather, it is often the ‘left-over’ land that a developer will hand over to local government, which is often unsuitable for the purpose of active or passive recreation. In other countries, it is required that unencumbered land that is suitable for open space development be provided in addition to encumbered _______ (that may also be donated to the local government for ownership and management).
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In considering the use of encumbered _______ , it is important to identify appropriate primary and secondary functions for the site, while also pursuing unencumbered sites elsewhere for a broader range of functions. In this sense, encumbered land should be seen as an adjunct to unencumbered open space, and it should be planned and designed to be integrated with it.
In considering the use of encumbered _______ , it is important to identify appropriate primary and secondary functions for the site, while also pursuing unencumbered sites elsewhere for a broader range of functions. In this sense, encumbered land should be seen as an adjunct to unencumbered open space, and it should be planned and designed to be integrated with it.
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Some examples of how land may be assessed for open space provision when encumbrances exist are shown in the following _______ .
Some examples of how land may be assessed for open space provision when encumbrances exist are shown in the following _______ .
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Rather, it is often the ‘left-over’ land that a developer will hand over to local government, which is often unsuitable for the purpose of active or passive _______ .
Rather, it is often the ‘left-over’ land that a developer will hand over to local government, which is often unsuitable for the purpose of active or passive _______ .
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Earthquake fault zones /liquefaction areas _______ danger zones 36 In considering the use of encumbered land, it is important to identify appropriate primary and secondary functions for the site, while also pursuing unencumbered sites elsewhere for a broader range of functions.
Earthquake fault zones /liquefaction areas _______ danger zones 36 In considering the use of encumbered land, it is important to identify appropriate primary and secondary functions for the site, while also pursuing unencumbered sites elsewhere for a broader range of functions.
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It is required that unencumbered land that is suitable for open space development be provided in addition to encumbered land (that may also be donated to the local government for ownership and management). Earthquake fault zones /liquefaction areas Disaster danger zones 36 In considering the use of encumbered land, it is important to identify appropriate primary and secondary functions for the site, while also pursuing unencumbered sites elsewhere for a broader range of functions.
It is required that unencumbered land that is suitable for open space development be provided in addition to encumbered land (that may also be donated to the local government for ownership and management). Earthquake fault zones /liquefaction areas Disaster danger zones 36 In considering the use of encumbered land, it is important to identify appropriate primary and secondary functions for the site, while also pursuing unencumbered sites elsewhere for a broader range of functions.
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Encumbrance Open space uses that might be suitable for flood-prone land include part of linear reserve or easement along rivers and creeks.
Encumbrance Open space uses that might be suitable for flood-prone land include part of linear reserve or easement along rivers and creeks.
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Depending on flooding frequency, a drainage basin could be suitable for ______ and/or sport training ground but often not suitable for children’s play.
Depending on flooding frequency, a drainage basin could be suitable for ______ and/or sport training ground but often not suitable for children’s play.
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Road reserve may provide temporary additional green spaces and/or for the purpose of linkages and pathways, acting as ____________.
Road reserve may provide temporary additional green spaces and/or for the purpose of linkages and pathways, acting as ____________.
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Easements where infrastructure exists (eg, power transmission towers, transformers, control boxes) are NOT suitable for open space, while open spaces under transmission lines or over underground pipes may be suitable for ____________.
Easements where infrastructure exists (eg, power transmission towers, transformers, control boxes) are NOT suitable for open space, while open spaces under transmission lines or over underground pipes may be suitable for ____________.
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Water component of waterways is NOT suitable as open space, while conservation and environmentally sensitive land may be considered encumbered as it may restrict recreational use and access, but is important for protecting biodiversity and natural habitat values such as vegetation and ____________.
Water component of waterways is NOT suitable as open space, while conservation and environmentally sensitive land may be considered encumbered as it may restrict recreational use and access, but is important for protecting biodiversity and natural habitat values such as vegetation and ____________.
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It is important to recognize the significant value of encumbered land in protecting biodiversity, vegetation, natural habitat, as well as cultural and historical values, such as the 37 Marikina River Park and 38 Davao People’s Park which are examples of ____________ spaces.
It is important to recognize the significant value of encumbered land in protecting biodiversity, vegetation, natural habitat, as well as cultural and historical values, such as the 37 Marikina River Park and 38 Davao People’s Park which are examples of ____________ spaces.
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