Development of the urban green space quality assessment tool (RECITAL)

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 57, P. 126895 - 126895

Published: Oct. 24, 2020

Language: Английский

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Urban Green Space and Subjective Well-Being of Older People: A Systematic Literature Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(21), P. 14227 - 14227

Published: Oct. 31, 2022

A growing number of articles have identified and reported the benefits importance urban green spaces for improving human well-being, but there is a significant knowledge gap regarding impact on subjective well-being older adults. The literature search (August 2015-August 2022) was derived from two major scientific databases, Google Scholar, Web Science. As result, 2558 were found, 1527 which retrieved WOS rest Scholar. Bibliometric methods VOSviewer software used to screen organize in relevant fields. Finally, 65 met review criteria. included studies aim capture various features meeting or enhancing needs results our further support existence strong link between adults' spaces, providing new insights future in-depth reexamination policy development. Furthermore, relationship depends not only themselves also characteristics adult population that uses them.

Language: Английский

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The contribution of urban green and blue spaces to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals: An evidence gap map

Cities, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 145, P. 104706 - 104706

Published: Dec. 6, 2023

Urban green and blue spaces (UGBS) have the potential to make a significant contribution United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Research shows need for UGBS mitigate adverse environmental impacts of urbanisation provide equitable access resources that reduce social health inequalities. However, no previous review has attempted consolidate this evidence within context SDGs. The aim study was pertaining role in achieving SDGs identify important knowledge gaps. Using systematic methods, we developed an gap map literature explores achievement Five databases (Scopus, MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, GreenFILE) were searched studies published since 2015 investigated at least one outcome corresponded Following screening, characteristics extracted, data imported into EPPI-Mapper create interactive map. In total n = 1872 identified. 181 eligible included synthesis. majority focused on impact wellbeing (SDG3; 115), pollution, urban heat island effects (SDG11 SDG13; 73 46, respectively). not addressed by SDG5 (gender equality), SDG9 (industry, innovation infrastructure), SDG12 (responsible consumptions production), SDG14 (life below water) SDG17 (partnership goals). addition, there relative lack conducted low- middle-income countries. Theoretically, could contribute 15 17 More research is needed address gaps towards 5,9, 12. Related countries must also be accelerated more assesses multifunctional benefits UGBS, drawing explicit links between

Language: Английский

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A systematic review of measurement tools and senior engagement in urban nature: Health benefits and behavioral patterns analysis

Health & Place, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 91, P. 103410 - 103410

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

The engagement of senior citizens with urban nature has been shown to provide multiple health benefits and mitigate issues associated demographic aging. This review utilized the PRISMA methodology systematically analyze relationship between monitoring tools, seniors' behaviors in nature, influencing factors. main findings are as follows: (1) 4 types, including self-reports, on-site observations, sensors, third-party data, 24 sub-types measurement tools: ranging from questionnaires crowdsourced imagery services. Self-reports capture participants' awareness behaviors, observations record various types sensors collect indicators detect body's direct responses, data representative behavior large samples. (2) categories 45 behaviors: physical sports leisure recreational relaxation, passive social care based on their characteristics purposes. Physical most common for elderly walking being frequently measured behavior. (3) 36 factors: diabetes risk balanced meal habits, classified into vitality lifestyle health. affected category, receiving more academic attention. Gardening is identified having benefits. provides a classification tools detailed discussion future trends field. It actionable insights researchers, designers, city managers, policymakers select appropriate tool sub-tools better understand people nature. can also help them right type sub-behaviors investigate line research goals improve well-being.

Language: Английский

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Locations of Physical Activity: Where Are Children, Adolescents, and Adults Physically Active? A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(3), P. 1240 - 1240

Published: Jan. 30, 2021

The aim of this systematic review was to examine where physical activity (PA) takes place and how much time children, adolescents adults spend being physically active within the identified locations. A literature search carried out in five electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, PsycInfo, Scopus). For inclusion, primary studies had identify locations PA using device-based or self-report tools, whereas minutes be examined tools only. Thirty-two were included, methodological quality sex/gender sensitivity assessed. narrative data synthesis revealed that highest average amount daily moderate-to-vigorous found home recreational locations, followed by school neighborhood In adults, workplace majority a low risk bias four six domains; eight reported significant differences location-based PA. results indicate different are used for varying degree across lifespan. Future research on promotion should focus location-specific design features encourage active.

Language: Английский

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CUGIC: The Consolidated Urban Green Infrastructure Classification for assessing ecosystem services and biodiversity

Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 234, P. 104726 - 104726

Published: March 3, 2023

Green infrastructure (GI) classifications are widely applied to predict and assess its suitability for urban biodiversity ecosystem service (ES) provisioning. However, there is no consolidated classification, which hampers elucidating synthesis relationships across ES biodiversity. In this research, we aim bridge the gap between GI research on by providing a standardized common classification that enables consistent spatial analysis. We analyzed used five four taxa in scientific literature. classes were based name, definition characteristics. Results create novel scheme accounting both show many unique or taxon, indicating lack of multifunctionality applied. Among universally classes, diversity their definitions large, reducing our mechanistic understanding GI. Finally, most solely land-use land-cover, lacking in-depth detail vegetation. Through standardization incorporation key characteristics, created Consolidated Urban Infrastructure Classification (CUGIC). This fully available through openly-accessible databases. Our accommodates interdisciplinary allows into greater detail, facilitating cross-comparisons integrated assessments. will provide foundation future efforts multi-functionality greening policies.

Language: Английский

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Temperature and Rain Moderate the Effect of Neighborhood Walkability on Walking Time for Seniors in Barcelona

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. 14 - 14

Published: Dec. 18, 2019

Walking is the most accessible form for seniors to engage in daily light or moderate physical activity. activity depends on both individual and environmental factors, latter including how walkable a given setting is. Recent papers have pointed at relevance of also considering meteorological conditions relation walking behavior older adults. This paper explores combined effect neighborhood walkability, temperature rain time among residing Barcelona. Daily was extracted from 7-day GPS (Global Positioning System) devices accelerometer data 227 Barcelona Metropolitan Region (Spain). Temperature were official governmental weather stations. Mixed-effects linear regression models adjusted test association between walkability time. Neighborhood positively associated with seniors, while generally deters it. Additionally, this study demonstrates that modify residential senior activity: low temperatures are particularly lower those areas, presence presents negative high environments. The should be considered design actions aim improving infrastructure prevention programs aimed encouraging seniors.

Language: Английский

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Virtual Reality Representations of Nature to Improve Well-Being amongst Older Adults: a Rapid Review

Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 5, 2021

Abstract Poor well-being amongst older adults poses a serious health concern. Simultaneously, research shows that contact with nature can improve various facets of well-being, including physical, social, and mental well-being. However, is not always accessible for due to mobility restrictions related care needs come age. A promising strategy aims at bringing inside through pervasive technologies. so far, there little academic understanding essential characteristics, psychological processes involved, means implementation in practice. The current study used three-folded rapid review assess strategies improving virtual reality representations nature. Searches were performed across three databases, followed-up by content-based evaluation abstracts. In total, set 25 relevant articles was identified. Only studies specifically focus on digital as an intervention adults. Although these provide useful starting points the design (technological) development such environments, they do generate how specific characteristics impact social measures particular, underlying involved. We conclude follow-up warranted close gap between insights findings from research, gerontology, human-technology interaction.

Language: Английский

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Contribution of park visits to daily physical activity levels among older adults: Evidence using GPS and accelerometery data

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 63, P. 127225 - 127225

Published: June 15, 2021

Language: Английский

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Implementation of green infrastructure for improving the building environment of elderly care centres

Journal of Building Engineering, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 54, P. 104682 - 104682

Published: May 21, 2022

The elderly population is relatively vulnerable to air pollution and thermal stress due their low mobility high prevalence of chronic disorders. Appropriate green infrastructure (GI) deployment can improve both the indoor outdoor quality environments care centres (ECCs), yet a systematic review on this topic area lacking. This aims fill gap by investigating impacts GI ECC building environment presents approaches for integrating into design. We discussed significance linking with ECCs effects elderly's physical health. investigated key design considerations in buildings (e.g., spatial layout, species, aesthetics fire prevention). Also, diversity monitoring modelling evaluating benefits was assessed. Finally, we evaluated associated challenges provided recommendations improving around bedrooms, gardens, roofs courtyards). quantitative evidence extreme heat are limited. However, evidence-base important providing generic advice designers elderly. Further studies such as evaluation criteria standard required develop holistic buildings. empirical research about social economic also necessary facilitate sustainable development ageing societies.

Language: Английский

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