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 …

This study investigated whether preferences and biodiversity are compatible in an urban
green space setting and whether people actually recognise and appreciate ecologically rich …

The association between urban green space and well-being has been extensively studied in
many parts of the world such as Australia, Europe and North America. However, in tropical …

Aims: In this study, the aim was to develop and test an urban green space indicator for public
health, as proposed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Europe, in …

The scientific community has been engaged for some time in valuing and measuring urban
ecosystem services (UES). However, methods to value both demand and supply and to …

Contact with natural environments is associated with good health and well-being. Although
childhood nature experiences may be important in the development of an individual's …

The dilemma of simultaneously promoting the advantages of urban densification and urban
liveability, namely the environmental and social benefits of urban green spaces, has been …

Abstract Information on changes in urban green spaces and the causes of these changes is
important for urban planning. In this study the trends of urban green coverage (UGC) …

Among the different urban green spaces, wastelands are valuable spaces for conserving
urban biodiversity. By hosting wild and spontaneous vegetation, wastelands can promote …