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One Pocket at a time: A practical guide to Pocket Parks for Urban Greening and Resilience

  • Floris Boogaard
  • , Nicole Ponce
  • , Fitsum Gelalye
  • , Nilofer Tajuddin
  • , Kirsten Smith
  • , Alec Michaelis
  • , Martin Shouler
  • , Hans Gehrels
  • Deltares
  • R-Cities
  • Arup

Research output: ProductManual

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Abstract

Around the world, Pocket Parks are taking root in many forms, functions and
collaborations. This guide offers a perspective on these small but powerful
spaces showcasing how cities are reshaping streets, courtyards and
forgotten corners into high-impact green spaces such as gardens, rest
stops, small-scale forests, playgrounds and so much more.
The transformation of these spaces are not just limited to their small
footprints. When done thoughtfully, Pocket Parks can be scaled into a
network of green infrastructure across cities that strengthen climate
response, build resilience and improve wellbeing.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages65
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2026
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

  • pocket parks
  • cities
  • urban planning

Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)

  • No Hanze research focus area applicable

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

  • Sustainability

Publinova themes

  • Spatial Planning and Policy
  • Nature and Agriculture

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