A lower connection to nature is related to lower mental health benefits from nature contact

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: March 20, 2024

Abstract Increasing evidence demonstrates the psychological benefits of nature contact. However, is often established at population level, and individual differences in gained from are considered negligible variations. In this study, we performed a cross-sectional online survey Brisbane Sydney, Australia, April 15th May 15th, 2021 around one year after first covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. The results show that individuals with stronger connection to linked lower level stress anxiety increased frequency public greenspace visits, while such an association less clear for weaker nature. We also find that, through answer open-ended question, tend mention nature-related words as reason visiting greenspace. This indicates person’s how they interact thus might determine whether much benefit person gains experiencing

Language: Английский

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Multi-method analysis of urban green space accessibility: Influences of land use, greenery types, and individual characteristics factors

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 96, P. 128366 - 128366

Published: May 15, 2024

Urban green spaces (UGS) are an important foundation for supporting sustainable urban development and benefiting the well-being of residents. However, access to is a complex dynamic process. Existing studies have mainly used single method assess UGS accessibility, research on influencing factors has less focused multi-variable perspective. In this study, we innovatively integrated four methods—Container, Distance, Gravity, 2SFCA—to accessibility at LSOA level in Inner London. We examined impact land use patterns, space types, individual characteristics accessibility. Then, Spearman's correlation analysis Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression model were check relationship between multiple variables with The main findings as follows: (1) results based multi-method reflect variation distribution London, more than 80% LSOAs having below-average accessibility; (2) significantly influenced by factors, particularly race, income, education, crime, office, residential, non-park (multiple types beyond parks). This study highlights inequalities suggests strategies policymakers improve integration planning.

Language: Английский

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Spatial justice: A fundamental or derivative notion?

City Culture and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38, P. 100593 - 100593

Published: Aug. 30, 2024

a fact that exists only because of human acceptance, agreements or institutions (Searle, 2010).What Searle (1995) calls "institutional facts" are subclass social facts 2006, p. 17) exist as consequence constitutive declaration 1995, 34): for example, "the session the city council is open".

Language: Английский

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‘Just green enough’ in urban renewal: A multifunctional and pragmatic approach in realizing multiscale urban green space optimization in built-up residential areas

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 82, P. 127891 - 127891

Published: March 2, 2023

Language: Английский

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Study on Spatial Distribution Equilibrium of Elderly Care Facilities in Downtown Shanghai

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(13), P. 7929 - 7929

Published: June 28, 2022

With the growing challenge of aging populations around world, study care services for older adults is an essential initiative to accommodate particular needs disadvantaged communities and promote social equity. Based on open-source data geographic information system (GIS), this paper quantifies visualizes imbalance in spatial distribution elderly facilities 14,578 neighborhoods downtown (seven districts) Shanghai, China. Eight types were obtained from Shanghai service platform, divided into two categories according their scale. introduction improved Gaussian 2-step floating catchment area method, accessibility category was calculated. Through global autocorrelation analysis, it found that has characteristics agglomeration. Local analysis indicates cold hot spots agglomeration state facilities, by which we summarized heterogeneity. It Category−I, there a large range Huangpu District. For Category−II, hot-spot cold-spot areas show staggered distribution, spot negative correlation. We conclude are not evenly distributed urban area, will lead low efficiency resource allocation have impact fairness. This research offers systematic method access as well new perspective improving

Language: Английский

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Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Ecosystem Services Provided by Urban Green Spaces and Their Equity along Urban–Rural Gradients in the Xi’an Metropolitan Area, China

Remote Sensing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(17), P. 4299 - 4299

Published: Aug. 31, 2022

Urban green spaces (UGSs) are indispensable for providing various ecosystem services (ESs) to society and city-dwellers. The equitable allocation of ESs provided by UGSs is a prerequisite maintaining urban sustainability human well-being. However, empirical studies have assessed the dynamics UGS equity from ES facets, while neglecting strengthen integrated evaluation indicators coupled spatially explicit models. A framework was developed in this study assess spatio-temporal patterns their based on models Intelligent Ecosystem Management System, location entropy, Gini coefficient. results indicated that with spatial expansion, each concentric circle, values three averages were generally lowest megacity (Xi’an), carbon sequestration recreation medium-sized cities (Baoji Xianyang) also lower than small-sized city (Tongchuan). inequity exacerbated 2000 2020 Xi’an Metropolitan Area. worst best Tongchuan. Areas extremely low CR entropy occupied 67.01% 2020. As expanded, areas increased Additionally, zero-value area coefficient largest mostly same circle 2020, which demonstrates declined. Spatial could be improved diversifying structures, promoting matching between supply beneficiaries’ demands, integrating into any available space future planning. findings offer insights optimizing provision resources targeted planning greening.

Language: Английский

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Multi-Scale Analysis of Urban Greenspace Exposure and Equality: Insights from a Population-Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI)-Weighted Model in the West Side Straits Urban Agglomeration

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 132 - 132

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

Urban greenspaces (UGSs) are pivotal for ecological enhancement and the well-being of urban residents. The accurate quantification greenspace exposure (GE) its distributional equality is essential equitable planning mitigating inequalities in access. This study introduces a novel population-EVI-weighted model that integrates Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI), land cover, demographic data to evaluate GE across various spatial scales buffer distances (300 m, 500 1 km). provides more nuanced representation realistic UGSs utilization by residents than traditional metrics coverage or simple population-weighted exposure. Our comprehensive analysis reveals refining scale improves understanding GE’s variation equality. Furthermore, increasing distance substantially enhances 20 cities over 93% counties within Agglomeration on West Side Straits (WSS). Notably, county level shows superior performance greater sensitivity adjustments compared city WSS. These findings underscore importance achieve equal access greenspaces.

Language: Английский

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Examining Residents’ Perceptions and Usage Preferences of Urban Public Green Spaces Through the Lens of Environmental Justice

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(6), P. 2627 - 2627

Published: March 17, 2025

Improving the equity of urban public green space is crucial for residents’ well-being and a key objective in planning. While most existing studies focus primarily on spatial distribution characteristics resources, fewer explore mechanisms influencing subjective perceptions preferences. This study, based survey 1419 residents Hunan Province, constructs structural equation model (SEM) to investigate impact unequal happiness, mediated by social–psychological factors such as environmental perception, sense security, neighborhood cohesion. Additionally, random forest (RF) algorithm employed identify main usage The results demonstrate that significantly influences happiness through perception (path coefficient γ = 0.744, p 0.001), security (γ 0.664, cohesion 0.830, 0.001). Key preferences use include age, housing prices, walkability, with walkability contributing 17.5%, 11.0%, age 10.2% frequency use. These findings are critical developing fairer more effective policies, creation sustainable, equitable, satisfying environment.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Urban Greening Community in Jakarta’s Urban Kampung: A Tactical Urbanism Perspective

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. 3904 - 3904

Published: April 26, 2025

This study examines the urban greening community movement through lens of tactical urbanism as a community-based planning model. Tactical urbanism, gaining traction both response and an alternative to challenges, is defined by active participation. approach challenges traditional top-down offering swift, adaptive, creative solutions tailored needs. By fostering participatory planning, enhances collective awareness empowers communities drive development address issues. The emphasis on grassroots involvement ensures more inclusive effective process. Despite its potential, remains under explored within Indonesia’s framework. analyzes process in Jakarta’s kampung, exploring whether serves steppingstone achieving strategic long-term goals examining role stakeholders outside this In-depth interviews with key members three thematic data analysis reveal several findings: primarily driven personal initiatives; formalization structures plays crucial role; government private sector influences maintaining community’s needs; empowerment behavioral changes occur community; organizational sustainability challenge. Based findings, it proposes “organic urbanism” framework practical guide for addressing various contexts.

Language: Английский

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Urban greening for climate resilient and sustainable cities: grand challenges and opportunities

Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: April 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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