Background: At a time of increasing disconnectedness from nature, scientific interest in the
potential health benefits of nature contact has grown. Research in recent decades has …

There is growing scientific recognition that contact with nature in general, and contact with
urban green more specific, have the potential to positively contribute to human health. For …

Although the pedestrian-friendly qualities of streetscapes promote walking, quantitative
understanding of streetscape functionality remains insufficient. This study proposed a novel …

Modern urban life style is associated with chronic stress, insufficient physical activity and
exposure to anthropogenic environmental hazards. Urban green space, such as parks …

As cities face increasing pressure from densification trends, green roofs represent a
valuable source of ecosystem services for residents of compact metropolises where …

The growing worldwide awareness of the significant impacts of physical activities on
physical and physiological health has aroused great interest in the role of the physical built …

Public open spaces are important assets that play a significant role in city lives, based on
which a great number of behaviour-based studies are being conducted. These studies often …

Creating more physical activity–supportive built environments is recommended by the World
Health Organization for controlling noncommunicable diseases. The IPEN (International …

Consumers have historically shown an inclination to purchase plants that enhance their
quality of life, meaning they will purchase items that positively influence their social …

The COVID-19 pandemic may have altered visitation patterns to parks, with potential effects
on human health. Little is known about park use early in the pandemic, how park availability …