Leeuwen, E. S.Nijkamp, PeterNoronha, Teresa de2014-06-272014-06-27201027. Leeuwen, E.S., Nijkamp, P. and Vaz, T.D. (2010) “The multifunctional use of urban green space” International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 8(1-2): 20 – 25AUT: MTV00577;http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/4560This paper draws the attention to the use of urban land use as a promising and new playground for urban green space design, including viable small-scale agricultural activities. First, an overview of urban green space planning is given, followed by a typology of approaches to evaluate urban green space. Next, the specific importance of urban green space for small-scale agriculture and horticulture is highlighted. The paper concludes with an elaboration of the rich multi-tasking performance of urban green space for a modern urbanized society.engjournal article