Public Parks Their Effects Upon the Moral, Physical and Sanitary Condition of the Inhabitants of Large Cities: With Special Reference to the City of Chicago

John Henry Rauch's pioneering study of the benefits of public parks remains an important work of urban planning and public health. Rauch argues that the creation of public parks can improve the health and wellbeing of urban residents, and offers specific recommendations for the design and management of such spaces.

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