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, …
A great technique that can improve the mental wellbeing and physical health of urban populations when spending time in natural environments is Forest Bathing ‘Shinrin Yoku’. Introduction to SHINRIN YOKU Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) was first developed in Japan after the Second World War in a response to the rapid mass urbanisation in the 1940 – 50s to rebuild the …
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 …
There are a number of fundamental characteristics that make a city walking friendly, that encourages people to walk and that can be adapted to any city and urban area around the world. However, as each city has its own culture, climate and built and social environment it is essential that the local context and priorities are also integrated; so the …
