Many studies suggest that increased exposure to urban greenness is associated with better
population health. Accessing nature can in some circumstances, however, be difficult …

This essay examines the assumptions of green space use underpinning much existing
green space and health research. It considers opportunities to move the field forward …

Reviewed research reveals a lack of young people's voices articulating if and how urban
nature supports their mental health and wellbeing. This paper presents qualitative research …

Planning for green space is guided by standards and guidelines but there is currently little
understanding of the variety of values people assign to green spaces or their determinants …

Contact with natural environments may be beneficial for various health and social outcomes
but is often lower among groups who could benefit the most. Using data from> 60,000 adults …

Exposure to natural environments offers an array of mental health benefits. Virtual reality
provides simulated experiences of being in nature when outdoor access is limited. Previous …

During the process of urbanization, many green spaces are fragmented for other uses. The
key problems for researchers and planners are reducing the fragmentation of green spaces …

In addition to their role as critical ecological resources, the forests and wetlands of urban
parks are integral to the social and psychological well-being of many city residents. In this …

This article investigates the institutional context of urban greening, with a particular focus on
institutional failures that hinder urban ecosystems׳ capacity to provide urban inhabitants with …

Background: Spinal cord pathology is an important substrate for long-term disability in
multiple sclerosis (MS). Objective: To investigate longitudinal changes in spinal cord lesions …