Landscape Infrastructure and the Retrofitting of Sustainability into Suburban Communities: Irvine, California’s Jeffrey Open Space Trail

Authors

Deni Ruggeri, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department of Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7275/fabos.603

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

This paper investigates the performance of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail in Irvine, CA a recent ‘green infrastructure” project, It emphasizes the social performance of this landscape--its ability to promote healthy community life, stronger identity and public health. The data consisted of observations conducted in January 2016 and analysed using Ahern’s (2007) cultural performance indicators. The results suggest that while this linear park successfully provides Irvine residents many opportunities for physical activity and diverse visual experiences, it fails to serve as social and communitybuilding infrastructure.

Recommended Citation

Ruggeri, Deni (2016) "Landscape Infrastructure and the Retrofitting of Sustainability into Suburban Communities: Irvine, California’s Jeffrey Open Space Trail," Proceedings of the Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 19.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7275/fabos.603
Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/fabos/vol5/iss1/19