Green space quality and health: a systematic review
(1) Background: As cities densify, researcher and policy focus is intensifying on which green
space types and qualities are important for health. We conducted a systematic review to …
space types and qualities are important for health. We conducted a systematic review to …
Public open space, physical activity, urban design and public health: Concepts, methods and research agenda
Public open spaces such as parks and green spaces are key built environment elements
within neighbourhoods for encouraging a variety of physical activity behaviours. Over the …
within neighbourhoods for encouraging a variety of physical activity behaviours. Over the …
[HTML][HTML] Nexus between nature-based solutions, ecosystem services and urban challenges
Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are increasingly promoted to support sustainable and
resilient urban planning. However, design and planning urban NBS targeted at the needs of …
resilient urban planning. However, design and planning urban NBS targeted at the needs of …
Mental health and well-being in times of COVID-19: A mixed-methods study of the role of neighborhood parks, outdoor spaces, and nature among US older adults
The role of parks and nature to support well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic is
uncertain. To examine this topic, we used mixed-methods data collected in April–May 2020 …
uncertain. To examine this topic, we used mixed-methods data collected in April–May 2020 …
An ecosystem service perspective on urban nature, physical activity, and health
Nature underpins human well-being in critical ways, especially in health. Nature provides
pollination of nutritious crops, purification of drinking water, protection from floods, and …
pollination of nutritious crops, purification of drinking water, protection from floods, and …
Public green spaces and positive mental health–investigating the relationship between access, quantity and types of parks and mental wellbeing
Associations between parks and mental health have typically been investigated in relation to
the presence or absence of mental illness. This study uses a validated measure of positive …
the presence or absence of mental illness. This study uses a validated measure of positive …
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 …
[PDF][PDF] Effects of urban green space on environmental health, equity and resilience
M Braubach, A Egorov, P Mudu, T Wolf… - … -based solutions to …, 2017 - library.oapen.org
Modern urban life style is associated with chronic stress, insufficient physical activity and
exposure to anthropogenic environmental hazards. Urban green space, such as parks …
exposure to anthropogenic environmental hazards. Urban green space, such as parks …
Influence of urban green open space on residents' physical activity in China
H Wang, X Dai, J Wu, X Wu, X Nie - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background Urban green open space is a valuable resource for physical activities of urban
inhabitants and has the potential to reduce chronic illness and improve health. Research on …
inhabitants and has the potential to reduce chronic illness and improve health. Research on …
A review on the effects of physical built environment attributes on enhancing walking and cycling activity levels within residential neighborhoods
The growing worldwide awareness of the significant impacts of physical activities on
physical and physiological health has aroused great interest in the role of the physical built …
physical and physiological health has aroused great interest in the role of the physical built …