Computers Environment and Urban Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
113, P. 102168 - 102168
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Promoting
environmentally
and
socially
sustainable
urban
mobility
is
crucial
for
cities,
with
greening
emerging
as
a
key
strategy.
Contact
nature
during
travel
not
only
enhances
well-being
but
also
promotes
behaviour.
However,
the
availability
of
greenery
varies,
recently
have
new
datasets
computational
approaches
made
it
possible
to
compare
conditions
in
distribution
within
between
cities
quantitatively.
In
this
study
43
large
European
we
undertook
comparative
analysis
by
using
high-resolution
spatial
data
daily
school
trips
marker
need.
By
recognising
walking
accessibility
most
equally
available
mode
transportation,
first
estimated
proportion
population
residing
distance
upper
secondary
schools.
Second,
associated
detailed
routes
monthly
green
cover
compared
variation
taking
seasonal
into
account.
Lastly,
analysed
inequalities
Gini
index,
Kolm-Pollak
equally-distributed
equivalent
(EDE)
index
Moran's
I.
Our
findings
reveal
consistent
negative
association
implying
trade-off
access
greenery.
We
found
variations
schools,
ranging
from
44%
98%
being
1600
m
their
school.
Moreover,
our
results
show
substantial
within-city
disparities
cities.
demonstrated
methodologically
importance
considering
when
measuring
availability.
offers
empirical
evidence
mobility-focused
perspective.
It
provides
novel
understanding
which
support
researchers
planners
affording
benefits
more
people
they
travel.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103, P. 105262 - 105262
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
The
urban
natural
environment
provides
numerous
benefits,
including
augmenting
the
aesthetic
appeal
of
landscapes
and
improving
mental
well-being.
While
diverse
methods
have
been
used
to
evaluate
greenery,
assessment
eye-level
greenness
visibility
using
street-view
level
images
is
emerging
due
its
greater
compatibility
with
human
perception.
Many
existing
studies
predominantly
rely
on
proprietary
street
view
provider
such
as
Google
Street
View
(GSV)
data;
usage
restrictions
lack
alignment
FAIR
(Findability,
Accessibility,
Interoperability,
Reusability)
principles
present
challenges
in
at
scale.
Therefore,
incorporating
Volunteered
Imagery
(VSVI)
platforms,
Mapillary,
a
promising
alternative.
In
this
study,
we
scalable
reproducible
methodological
framework
for
utilising
Mapillary
Green
Index
(GVI)
image
segmentation
approach
completeness
usefulness
data
geographical
contexts,
eleven
cities
(i.e.,
Amsterdam,
Barcelona,
Buenos
Aires,
City
Melbourne,
Dhaka,
Ho
Chi
Minh,
Kampala,
Kobe,
Mexico
City,
Seattle,
Tel
Aviv).
We
also
use
globally
available
satellite-based
vegetation
indices
(e.g.,
Normalised
Difference
Vegetation
Index-NDVI)
estimate
GVI
locations
where
are
unavailable.
Our
demonstrates
applicability
assessments,
although
revelling
considerable
disparities
availability
usability
between
located
developed
developing
countries.
identified
that
NDVI
could
be
effectively
values
direct
street-level
imagery
limited.
Additionally,
analysis
reveals
notable
differences
across
cities,
particularly
high-density,
lower-income
Africa
South
Asia,
compared
low-density,
high-income
USA
Europe.
Journal of Environmental Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96, P. 102336 - 102336
Published: May 23, 2024
The
fast-paced,
technology-driven
demands
of
modern
society
give
rise
to
heightened
levels
cognitive
overload
and
psychological
fatigue
which
presents
challenges
for
the
health
development
young
people.
Beyond
restoration,
enhancement
in
childhood
is
a
key
influence
on
future
educational,
occupational,
social
outcomes.
One
promising
avenue
research
relates
nature
exposure
its
potential
both
restore
processes
(restorative
effect)
increase
capacity
processing
(instorative
children
adolescents.
This
systematic
review
meta-analysis
therefore
sought
provide
clearer
insight
into
body
literature
surrounding
benefits
cognition
adolescents
by
providing
statistical
synthesis
conflicting
reports
this
area.
Two
meta-analyses
were
conducted
investigate
association
(from
22
correlational
studies)
effect
34
experimental
within
Findings
revealed
no
across
studies
but
small
positive
restorative
effects
instorative
studies—particularly
attention
executive
functioning
Moderator
analyses
indicated
that
lengthier
interventions
produced
significant
over
shorter
interventions.
Additionally,
(<
10
years)
(10-19
appeared
benefit
equally
from
beneficial
was
observed
neurotypical
youths;
however,
findings
neurodivergent
youths
inconclusive
due
limited
studies,
thereby
warranting
further
population.
Publication
bias
not
an
issue,
though
sensitivity
more
rigorous
yielded
smaller
sizes
than
lower
methodological
quality,
indicating
should
be
taken
with
caution,
stronger
evidence
investigation
nature-based
restorative/instorative
are
warranted.
Research
area
critical
as
appears
viable
strategy
foster
healthy
Urban Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 23 - 23
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
This
study
explores
the
dynamics
of
urban
green
spaces
in
five
major
Indonesian
cities—Central
Jakarta,
Bandung,
Yogyakarta,
Surabaya,
and
Semarang—using
Sentinel-2
satellite
imagery
vegetation
indices,
such
as
NDVI
EVI.
As
areas
expand
become
more
densely
populated,
development
activities
have
significantly
altered
spaces,
necessitating
comprehensive
mapping
through
remote
sensing
technologies.
The
findings
reveal
significant
variability
space
coverage
among
cities
over
three
periods
(2019–2020,
2021–2022,
2023–2024),
ensuring
that
are
up
to
date.
demonstrates
utility
for
detailed
analysis,
emphasizing
its
effectiveness
identifying,
quantifying,
monitoring
changes
spaces.
Integrating
advanced
techniques,
EVI,
offers
a
nuanced
understanding
their
implications
sustainable
planning.
Utilizing
data
within
Google
Earth
Engine
(GEE)
framework
represents
contemporary
innovative
approach
studies,
particularly
rapidly
urbanizing
environments.
novelty
this
research
lies
method
preserving
enhancing
infrastructure
while
supporting
effective
strategies
growth.
