Experiencing Theme Parks (05-10-11)
How do scholars and the general population differ in their thoughts and feelings about themed environments?
How do scholars and the general population differ in their thoughts and feelings about themed environments?
What physical features of a neighborhood do visitors use to assess its safety?
A recent press release from the University of Illinois discusses important links between green spaces and health, with a focus on research done by Frances Kuo, a professor there.
The USDA Forest Service i-Tree Tools can be used to assess the “local, tangible ecosystem services that trees provide” either individually or in groups.
Laaksoharju and Rappe examined the relationship of 9-10 year old Finns with green spaces and plants.
Wann and his colleagues have conducted an experiment that again confirms that not everyone perceives the same scene in the same way.
People over 50 who garden are more satisfied with their personal lives and level of physical activity than non-gardeners.
Tali Hatuka, an architect who leads the Tel Aviv University Laboratory of Contemporary Urban Design, recently discussed aspects of public spaces that increase the likelihood of effective protests and productive civil participation.
New research related to neighborhood design and the use of outdoor spaces by children after school has been published.
Researchers from Penn State have investigated the society-wide payoffs on investments in public parks and recreation sites.