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Characterising urban green space density and footpath-accessibility in models of BMI
BMC Public Health, 2020 Background While exposure to urban green spaces has been associated with various physical health benefits, the evidence linking these spaces to lower BMI, particularly among older people, is mixed.
Philip Carthy, Sean Lyons, Anne Nolan
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Is level of neighbourhood green space associated with physical activity in green space? [PDF]
, 2013 Background There is accumulating evidence that greater availability of green space in a neighbourhood is associated with health benefits for the local population.
Mitchell, R., Ord, K., Pearce, J.
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Outlooks and Challenges for Urban Green Space Development: A Review Case Study in Thailand
Applied Environmental ResearchEven though prior studies have provided ample proof of the benefits of urban green space, Thailand's development and exploitation of urban green space remain insufficiently efficient. To assess the prospects for urban green space development in Thailand,
Kanawat Paoin, Chanathip Pharino
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The effect of urban greenery on the life quality of citizens of Shushtar city [PDF]
رویکردهای نوین در مهندسی آب و محیط زیستGreen space is one of the important and influential components of urban life. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of urban green space on the quality of life of citizens in Shushtar city in 1401. In this research, the
neda orak, mohammad neisi
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Examining the association between physical characteristics of green space and land Surface temperature: A case study of Ulsan, Korea [PDF]
, 2016 The rapid increase of impervious surfaces and the dense development that accompanies urban growth has reduced the amount of green space in urban landscapes and increased urban surface temperatures.
Gi-Hyoug Cho +3 more
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Heliyon, 2023 Ensuring equitable access to green spaces in urban built-up areas is not only vital for fostering environmental justice but also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mingjie He +4 more
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Ownership and Belonging in Urban Green Space [PDF]
, 2018 This chapter examines publicly accessible urban green spaces, from both anthropological and socio-legal perspectives. It explores the concept of communal property through a case study of Heeley People’s Park and two other urban parks in Sheffield, UK. It draws on a range of sources, including evidence of individual and collective practices which have ...
Abram, Simone, Blandy, Sarah
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Ecological IndicatorsThe rational assessment of the urban green space supply–demand relationship is crucial aspect to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. However, previous research predominantly focused on evaluative and indirect exposure calculations for the lack of ...
Jintang Chen +8 more
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Buildings, 2023 Air pollution is a rising environmental concern that has detrimental effects on human health and the environment. Building environment and urban green space features play a crucial role in the dispersion and accumulation of air pollutants.
Binsheng Wu, Chunqing Liu
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Urban ecosystem services on the local level: urban green spaces as providers [PDF]
, 2013 Ecosystem services are provided at different spatial and service/functional scales. The local level is the basic unit for ecosystem services, especially when it comes to the human dimension of urban landscapes.
Breuste, Jürgen +3 more
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