The significance of parks to physical activity and public health: a conceptual model
Park-based physical activity is a promising means to satisfy current physical activity
requirements. However, there is little research concerning what park environmental and …
requirements. However, there is little research concerning what park environmental and …
[PDF][PDF] Green and open space planning for urban consolidation–A review of the literature and best practice
Australian cities have undergone profound reforms over recent decades, as politicians,
decisionmakers and planners have sought to ensure our built environments remain liveable …
decisionmakers and planners have sought to ensure our built environments remain liveable …
Geolocated social media as a rapid indicator of park visitation and equitable park access
Understanding why some parks are used more regularly or intensely than others can inform
ways in which urban parkland is developed and managed to meet the needs of a rapidly …
ways in which urban parkland is developed and managed to meet the needs of a rapidly …
The effects of naturalness, gender, and age on how urban green space is perceived and used
Neighbourhood green space serves an important function for the urban population, and
provides valuable ecosystem services for human well-being. In this article, we investigate …
provides valuable ecosystem services for human well-being. In this article, we investigate …
When green is White: The cultural politics of race, nature and social exclusion in a Los Angeles urban national park
J Byrne - Geoforum, 2012 - Elsevier
Scholars have attributed park (non) use, especially ethno-racially differentiated (non) use, to
various factors, including socio-cultural (eg poverty, cultural preferences, etc.) and socio …
various factors, including socio-cultural (eg poverty, cultural preferences, etc.) and socio …
'It's real, not fake like a park': Residents' perception and use of informal urban green-space in Brisbane, Australia and Sapporo, Japan
Urban parks and gardens may be failing to meet the diverse “nature needs” of a growing
global urban population. Informal urban greenspace (IGS) such as vacant lots, street or …
global urban population. Informal urban greenspace (IGS) such as vacant lots, street or …
Factors influencing long-term city park visitations for mid-sized US cities: A big data study using smartphone user mobility
City parks provide essential services for the physical activities and the health improvement
of residents. Most related literature focuses on the factors affecting park visitations in large …
of residents. Most related literature focuses on the factors affecting park visitations in large …
Park use among youth and adults: examination of individual, social, and urban form factors
This article examines park use in relation to neighborhood social (safety and poverty) and
urban form (pedestrian infrastructure and street network pattern) characteristics among …
urban form (pedestrian infrastructure and street network pattern) characteristics among …
Time in nature is associated with higher levels of positive mood: Evidence from the 2023 NatureDose™ student survey
Growing evidence shows that exposure to nature can improve mood. However, this
evidence is mostly based on short-term or subjectively reported exposures. Machine …
evidence is mostly based on short-term or subjectively reported exposures. Machine …
[HTML][HTML] Population-level linkages between urban greenspace and health inequality: The case for using multiple indicators of neighbourhood greenspace
M Mears, P Brindley, A Jorgensen, R Maheswaran - Health & Place, 2020 - Elsevier
Exposure to greenspace in urban environments is associated with a range of improved
health and well-being outcomes. There is a need to understand which aspects of …
health and well-being outcomes. There is a need to understand which aspects of …