February 27, 2024
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in Cities and Health looked at associations between real-time, self-reported adolescent mental health and urban and architectural design concepts. “First, we designed a walking route (1.7km) with seven stops, and quantified the actual spaces according to a number of features of pedestrian and transit oriented design,” study author Leia Minaker told us. “Next, we took 70 kids between nine and 17 years old on a walk, and had them fill out these surveys at each stop.”
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February 27, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt
Enjoying time in nature close to home is associated with a greater sense of wellbeing compared with longer and more intense nature excursions.
Research published in People and Nature found that nearby nature engagement had greater positive outcomes overall compared to experiencing nature second hand through media or through more strenuous excursions in nature.
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