There is a large and growing body of evidence on the health benefits of engagement in
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …

Urban green infrastructure (UGI) is a promising concept when develo** multifunctional
green space systems to address major challenges of urbanization such as increasing social …

Greenspace plays a crucial role in urban ecosystems and has been recognized as a key
factor in promoting sustainable and healthy city development. Recent studies have revealed …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) were introduced as integrated, multifunctional and multi-
beneficial solutions to a wide array of socio-ecological challenges. Although principles for a …

Urban tree planting initiatives have been blooming worldwide to help tackle climate change
and nurture healthy living environments for people and biodiversity. Many initiatives are …

Cities are facing a broad range of social and environmental challenges due to the current
pressure of global urbanization. Nature-based solutions aim to utilize green infrastructure to …

Compact urban development, social demands and austerity measures are increasing
pressures on urban greenspace. Meanwhile, active citizens, defined as voluntary individuals …

Spatial planning of green infrastructure has become well established since the turn of the
millennium. However, as a planning and policy concept alone it lacks the focus and …

The governance of urban green spaces (UGS) often involves a wide range of stakeholders,
each with their own views, preferences, and needs. However, the traditional top-down …

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are championed for providing co-benefits to cities and
residents, yet their environmental justice impacts are increasingly debated. In this paper, we …