A growing body of empirical evidence is revealing the value of nature experience for mental
health. With rapid urbanization and declines in human contact with nature globally, crucial …

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 …

Social cohesion involves the interpersonal dynamics and sense of connection among
people. Increased social cohesion can be associated with various physical and …

Urban nature has the potential to improve air and water quality, mitigate flooding, enhance
physical and mental health, and promote social and cultural well-being. However, the value …

Nature underpins human well-being in critical ways, especially in health. Nature provides
pollination of nutritious crops, purification of drinking water, protection from floods, and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly modified Earth's social-ecological systems in many
ways; here we study its impacts on human-nature interactions. We conducted an online …

A growing body of research shows affluent White neighborhoods have more acres of parks
and more park facilities than low-income ethnic minority communities in many Global North …

The modern compact city is identified as a high-density and mixed-use pattern. Its features
are believed to contribute to a form of functional urban design that supports sustainability …

Rising inequality threatens the improvement of human well-being. As an important type of
green infrastructure within cities, urban green spaces provide ecosystem services and …

Sustainable development efforts in urban areas often focus on understanding and managing
factors that influence all aspects of health and wellbeing. Research has shown that public …