More parks and waterways in cities could prevent premature deaths, study finds
For city dwellers, having access to green space is generally touted as a guardian of good health. Research shows that spending time in parks and urban woodlands, green streets and gardens contributes to fewer mental-health...Read moreHow green are European cities? Green space key to well-being of children, but access varies
High-quality green and blue spaces in cities, such as parks and riverbanks, are crucial for children’s health and well-being but access is not equal, according to a new briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA).Read more
More parks and waterways in cities could prevent premature deaths, study finds
For city dwellers, having access to green space is generally touted as a guardian of good health. Research shows that spending time in parks and urban woodlands, green streets and gardens contributes to fewer mental-health...Read moreUrban green spaces are ‘vital’ to children’s development – UNICEF
Green spaces can provide enormous benefits to children and should be easily accessible to all youngsters living in cities, says UNICEF.Read moreChildren raised in ‘green’ urban spaces have higher IQs – study
Urban planners have been given food for thought by a study in Belgium which found that ‘green’ city spaces can have a significant positive effect on a child’s IQ.Read more