Abstract
This introductory chapter sets the background to urban open space (UOS) governance and management, including historical aspects, the responsibilities of local governments and the development of UOS governance and management in theory and practice, starting with emphasis on Western Europe. It also shows how the practices of UOS governance and management relate to current trends and global challenges that require action at local level, emphasising the need to deepen and implement knowledge of UOS governance and management in both practice and education.
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