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Designing dogs – canine park design

Annie L. Booth

Community Development Journal2025https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsaf016article
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0.37

Abstract

Off-leash dog parks are an essential community amenity in North America and elsewhere. As urban space becomes restricted while dog ownership is rising, providing spaces for humans – canine recreation is a significant community development consideration. It is important to provide quality off-leash spaces, which means ensuring park design meets human and dog needs/preferences. This article examines preferences of dog owners from across Canada for desired design elements. Respondents believed that off-leash spaces contributed to a more desirable community, citing their availability as a significant factor in choosing where to live.

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@article{annie2025,
  title        = {{Designing dogs – canine park design}},
  author       = {Annie L. Booth},
  journal      = {Community Development Journal},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsaf016},
}

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0.37

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.16 × 0.4 = 0.06
M · momentum0.53 × 0.15 = 0.08
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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