Continuing Value of Green Space (01-06-14)
Being in a greener, natural environment “makes people feel better in the long run.”
Being in a greener, natural environment “makes people feel better in the long run.”
Synthesized the science/evidence-based research on landscapes that improve wellbeing.
Seeing more beautiful nature linked to pro-social behavior.
The Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh is currently (though August 11) exhibiting The Playground Project.
Environmental psychologists established long ago that walking in green spaces is psychologically restorative.
Urban trees have been shown to have mental health and economic benefits in the past
People developing vacation spots, or other sorts of places, need a good understanding of how design can help humans restock their mental energy.
Saunders’ work recognizes that making design decisions without considering how they will mesh with the culture of the people who will ultimately use a space can be a risky.
Baran and colleagues investigated the relationship between street design and park use.
Ramesh reports on happiness research in a recent edition of The Guardian.