Valuing urban green spaces for enhanced public health and sustainability: A study on public willingness-to-pay in an emerging economy

A Bressane, AL dos Santos Galvão, AIS Loureiro… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2024 - Elsevier
Statement of problem Rapid urbanization threatens urban green spaces (UGS), impacting
ecological sustainability and public health. Research gap There is a notable research gap in …

Human Connection with Nature Improves Wellbeing and Pro-Environmental Behavior: A Literature Review.

DM Sulfa, H Suwono, H Husamah - Journal of Biological Education Indonesia …, 2024 - ERIC
Given the world's continuous environmental concerns, there is a need for increased
participation in nature protection. The ecological crisis of the last decade on Earth has …

Understanding how green space naturalness impacts public well-being: Prospects for designing healthier cities

A Bressane, MB Silva, APG Goulart… - International journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Statement of problem: Urbanization has brought significant advancements in human well-
being; however, it poses challenges to urban green spaces (UGSs), affecting environmental …

Nature-engagement and wellbeing in Brazil: Understanding the dose-effect relationship for designing urban green spaces

A Bressane, AIS Loureiro… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2024 - Elsevier
Statement of problem In the face of increasing urbanization, the pursuit of healthy and
sustainable cities promoting a high quality of life intertwined with nature is paramount …

[HTML][HTML] Associations between well-being and nature-based recreation: A cross-sectional study among adults in the United States, Brazil, and Spain

CD Rosa, LR Larson, S Collado, SJ Geiger… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Growing evidence suggests that engagement in nature-based recreation can improve
people's well-being. However, there is a lack of information regarding which specific nature …

The psychological effects and benefits of using green spaces in the city: A field experiment with young polish adults

E Janeczko, K Czyżyk, N Korcz, M Woźnicka, E Bielinis - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
Green spaces in cities are places where city dwellers can have contact with nature, which,
according to the research to date, can have a very beneficial effect on their mental well …

Touch, feel, heal. The use of hospital green spaces and landscape as sensory-therapeutic gardens: a case study in a university clinic

M Dinu Roman Szabo, A Dumitras, DM Mircea… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
It has been documented that patients with mental or physical disabilities can benefit from
being placed within the setting of a natural environment. Consequently, the concept of …

Overcoming Barriers to Managing Urban Green Spaces in Metropolitan Areas: Prospects from a Case Study in an Emerging Economy.

A Bressane, AIS Loureiro… - Sustainability …, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
Urban green spaces (UGS) are vital for the quality of life in cities. However, managing these
spaces in metropolitan areas is increasingly challenging. There is a critical gap regarding …

[HTML][HTML] Is Having Urban Green Space in the Neighborhood Enough to Make a Difference? Insights for Healthier City Design

A Bressane, MEG Ferreira, AJS Garcia… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Prior research indicates that engagement with nature is associated with mental
well-being; however, the impact of accessibility to urban green spaces (UGS) with suitable …

[HTML][HTML] Community Engagement in the Management of Urban Green Spaces: Prospects from a Case Study in an Emerging Economy

A Bressane, AIS Loureiro, R Almendra - Urban Science, 2024 - mdpi.com
Urban green spaces (UGSs) play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life in cities,
particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions such as the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo …