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Using Structural Equation Modeling to Examine Pathways Between Environmental Characteristics and Perceived Restorativeness on Public Rooftop Gardens in China [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
As a kind of informal green space more closely related to the built environment, public rooftop gardens (PRGs) are novel green open space and important salutogenic resource for urban residents.
Zhanglei Chen, Kar Kheng Gan, Tiejun Zhou, Qingfeng Du, Mingying Zeng   +4 more
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Bee diversity on urban rooftop food gardens

Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, 2023
Green infrastructure on rooftops in urban areas can enhance important ecosystem services. In addition to mitigating water runoff and regulating building temperatures, green roofs can provide food and nesting resources for wildlife.
Jordyn K. Riehn, Nina S. Fogel, Jordan N. Hathaway, Jordan N. Hathaway, Gerardo R. Camilo   +4 more
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The roles of an urban rooftop garden for the staff of a memory clinic - a qualitative post-occupancy evaluation [PDF]

Frontiers in Psychology
The world is experiencing an acute global shortage of healthcare staff, with health and well-being issues, recruitment and retention difficulties. Strategies with potential to improve staff well-being are therefore receiving increasing attention. Contact
Nina Oher, Anna Bengtsson, Patrik Grahn
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Evaluation of ecosystem services of rooftop gardens in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Current Research in Environmental Sustainability, 2022
Urbanization is continually taking place in the cities. Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital and the world's 11th largest megacity, is no exception to this trend.
Iffat Jahan Nur, Motaleb Hossain Sarker, Tania Hossain, Tasnia Ferdous, Sazedatur Rahman, Benazir Iqbal, Md. Golam Jilani Helal, Md. Forhad Hossain   +7 more
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Computer Vision Interaction Design in Sustainable Urban Development: A Case Study of Roof Garden Landscape Plants in Marine Cities [PDF]

Plants, 2023
The rapid urbanization and the increasing need for sustainable development have led to the emergence of green roof landscapes in ocean cities. These rooftop gardens provide numerous environmental benefits and contribute to the overall well-being of urban
Longlong Zhang, Chulsoo Kim
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Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli in urban and peri-urban garden ecosystems in Bangladesh. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
In the past decade, there has been a notable rise in foodborne outbreaks, prominently featuring Escherichia coli as a primary pathogen. This bacterium, known for its prevalence in foodborne illnesses and as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance, was ...
Pritom Kumar Pramanik, M Nazmul Hoque, Md Liton Rana, Md Saiful Islam, Md Ashek Ullah, Fahim Haque Neloy, Srinivasan Ramasamy, Pepijn Schreinemachers, Ricardo Oliva, Md Tanvir Rahman   +9 more
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Greening African Cities for Sustainability: A Systematic Review of Urban Gardening’s Role in Biodiversity and Socio-Economic Resilience [PDF]

Plants
Urban gardening, particularly through food-producing green spaces, is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for addressing the complex challenges of climate change, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and social inequity in African cities.
Philisiwe Felicity Mhlanga, Niké Susan Wesch, Moteng Elizabeth Moseri, Frank Harald Neumann, Nomali Ziphorah Ngobese   +4 more
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Mitigating urban heat island and enhancing indoor thermal comfort using terrace garden [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The United Nations advocates for sustainable urban planning and design, emphasizing green infrastructure initiatives to mitigate urban heat island effects and enhance the resilience and livability of cities globally.
Girish Visvanathan, Kailas Patil, Yogesh Suryawanshi, Vishal Meshram, Shrikant Jadhav   +4 more
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Guideline for Designing Rooftop Gardens in Amman Buildings

Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 2022
The aim of this study is to create a guideline for rooftop gardens in the city of Amman, taking into account the factors of social, environmental, and economic sustainability, and in a way that is largely consistent with the local building systems and regulations.
Mayyadah Hussein, Naser Al-Mughrabi, Naila Alhyari   +2 more
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Depression restoration in university students: Data-driven insights across three types of campus greennessOSF [PDF]

Data in Brief
This data examines the relationship between campus green spaces and university students’ mental health, focusing on their restorative potential and the factors influencing engagement.
Chaoyi Cui, Qianchen He, Huiming Liu
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