Social interaction is significant for individuals' mental and psychological well-being in
communities. With the growing demand for outdoor activities in urban settings under the …

Outdoor play in nature-rich spaces has been associated with healthy development among
young children. The diverse play opportunities afforded to children by natural playspaces …

Background: Participation in outdoor play has been extensively documented as beneficial
for the health, well-being, and development of children. Canadian early childhood education …

There is an increasing interest in outdoor play, both in research and in policy. However, in
(re) designing, planning and managing the public space, there is still limited attention for …

Kayutangan was a historical Central Business District (CBD) area of Malang City since the
Dutch East Indies era. However, it is slowly dying because of the emergence of new …

This study aimed to understand the interaction between young people and the built
environment of Taal Park, a public park located in the poblacion (central business district) of …

Older adults are more susceptible to environmental effects due to functional decline,
increased vulnerability and diminishing social networks as compared to other individuals …

Urban Planning is strongly related to public spaces. Open public spaces are an essential
element in sustaining community activity spaces. Social, economic, and other activities …

Using an exploratory research design approach, this thesis aims to provide in-depth
knowledge of adult visitors' engagement in suburban neighbourhood parks. This research …

Urban green spaces, namely public urban parks, provide a range of physical and
psychological wellbeing benefits for urban residents but often remain unused or under-used …