It is common knowledge that walking is good for human physical and mental health, but what has been neglected for the majority of the 20th Century is that facilitating walking by building walking friendly places is also great for the health of our cities and communities. Environmental benefits There are a huge amount of localised environmental benefits for designing cities …
There is a now a large body of evidence that shows walking is one of the most accessible and impactful forms of exercise that humans can undertake to maintain a healthy body and mind. Walking for our body Walking is increasingly now being seen as one of the best ways for people to maintain a healthy active lifestyle. For instance, …
Scientific studies have well documented the benefits that access to nature and wildlife in urban settings can bring to cities. In addition to these vast environmental and sustainability benefits that urban greenery brings to cities, urban greenery also provides huge services that impacts positively on the health, wellbeing and sustainability of its communities. Greenery in cities improves people’s wellbeing Access …
There is now a large amount of evidence that trees and natural landscapes play vital roles in improving and maintaining a sustainable living environment in cities and urban areas for all their inhabitants; and can create a more sustainable city and living environment for all. This article outlines the main benefits that nature in cities bring to the urban environment …
