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In
the Official Plan of Riga, functions and state of green open space
are defined, but use of them should be elaborated and precise in
details.
According to the data
presented in the Official Plan green open space
make
up 16 652 ha or 54.2 %., including natural and designed green areas
- 11 252 ha or 36.6% and water surfaces - 5 400 ha or 17.6 %.
Overall, green open
space of
The mentioned
data is the result of evaluation of 1995. As because of economical
activities followed by build up the green areas within the City, to
receive more precise and detailed data about present situation,
inventory of the green areas are needed.
Green areas of the City is formed by six different, but interconnected nature elements:
Despite
that, incorporation of the green open space could be considered as
positive tendency in the City development, since 1995 during its
operation there have been straight attempts to interpret
the Official plan to suit economic interests. It should be
highlighted that green areas under particular risk and those around
the watercourses and in the City centre. Besides it, some of
greenery does not have owners or
managers.
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What
is the general situation with the green areas?
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