Introduction Built and natural environments may provide opportunities for physical activity.
However, studies are limited by primarily using residential addresses to define exposure …

In an increasingly urbanized world, where cardiometabolic issues in cities have raised
public health concerns, urban greenness is known to be beneficial for some of the most …

In recent years, the interaction between urban green spaces (UGS) and children has been a
popular direction in research on child-friendly cities. Keeping up with emerging trends and …

Cities around the world are increasingly expanding their sustainability agendas and
adopting urban green and blue infrastructure planning as a strategy to become more …

Little is known about what park features adolescents perceive as most important for
encouraging them to visit and be active and social in parks. This study examined the relative …

Background Parks are a key setting for physical activity for children. However, little is known
about which park features children prefer and which features are most likely to encourage …

This study developed an analysis based on children's multi-sensory experiences and
preferences in urban forest park to make practical suggestions for the design of children's …

Availability of green and blue spaces in the area of residence has been related to various
health outcomes during childhood, including neurodevelopment. Some studies have shown …

Adolescent motivations for visiting urban green spaces (UGSs), a valuable component of
urban outdoor built environments, mirror their needs, and influence their use and further …

Abstract Across the US, Play Streets—temporary street closures creating safe places for play
for a few hours—are being implemented in urban areas during summer. Play Streets have …