Guide for Cities on Health-Oriented Planning and Use of Urban Green Spaces
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A growing body of empirical evidence indicates that exposure to urban green spaces has positive impacts on both our physical and mental health. In...
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Finding well-being in the forest
According to research, spending time in nature can lead to significant health benefits. In Espoo, promoting well-being is now easier than before,...
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Participatory budgeting for improving greenspaces
Participatory budgeting is an opportunity of engaging citizens in greenspace design. Our partner cities Poznan and Tartu show you how.
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Escape from the city noise: Limerick's Hush City approach
Noise isn't new - around 600 BC roasters and tinsmiths were banned in Sybaris, Greece because of their noise. Fast forward to our time and you find...
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Nature-oriented playgrounds are not just for fun!
During covid-ridden times, the outdoors and greenspaces are becoming more important than ever - for all age groups including kids.
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Co-creating Breda's new park
Social inclusion in green space use, design and management is one important aspect of URBACT's Health and Greenspace Network that project partners...
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Health & Greenspace Baseline Study
Read the Baseline Study for the Health & Greenspace Network!
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Impacts of Green Spaces on Physical and Mental Health - Thematic Report
The first thematic report of the Health&Greenspace report is ready! The report gives you an overview of the general context of how green spaces...
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What's going on in Santa Pola?
SANTA POLA municipality takes part in the “ Health&Greenspace” Project, belonging to the URBACT action planning network, which is promoted and...
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General impacts of green spaces on physical and mental health (video)
What are the general impacts of green spaces on physical and mental health?
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How to plan healthy cities? (video)
How to plan healthy cities? What is a healthy city? How does human health relate to planetary health?