scholarly journals Role of Green Spaces for Maintaining Well-Being in Residential Community Development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashanti Rao
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Housing Demand ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
Residential Communities ◽  
Positive Experiences

The planned green spaces are the most significant social spaces for people to interact on a daily basis and also considered as one of the sustainability indicators for maintaining the well-being in residential Communities. The benefits of green space for wellbeing are extensively recognized and progressively more documented. Due to increasing urbanization and housing demand, Residential communities are growing in suburbs and few in the urban core. Due to which depletion in per capita green space is recorded. This book chapter intends to look into the challenges of the residential communities and how Green Spaces (Passive and Active) within the communities helping in bringing back the quality of life and well-being. Further, it discusses the benefits of green spaces at the community level, through case studies. Conceptually this entire study propels the belief that the residential communities usually comprise of the varied age user group and all of them have the right to led a better quality of life. It can be possible only when they are accessible to green space and avail maximum perceived benefits like safety and security concerns, healthy environment, and social cohesion. Housing environments should enable residents to have positive experiences through the allocation of diverse green environments, which lead to physically and mentally happy, healthy living. Such positive experiences affect their happiness level, thus leading to sustainable lives.

Place-Making and Sustainable Community Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 253-272
Author(s):  
Rosario Adapon Turvey
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Place Making ◽  
Sustainable Community Development ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
Sustainable Community

This review chapter explores place-making in terms of how it is linked with sustainable community development (SCD). Place-making as it relates to sustainable community development has not been understood in the practice of sustainability, urban planning, and community development. Here, place-making is a process of planning, designing, managing, and programming spaces to create patterns and activities in cultural, social, economic, and ecological terms to achieve a better quality of life, a prosperous economy, and healthy environment. As informed by research, it can be an approach to sustainability thinking as a strategy for transforming cities and public spaces to promote well-being and prosperity in a local place, urban area, or neighborhood. In the long-term, the theory and practice of sustainable community development relative to place-making will evolve and eventually produce well-grounded meanings and conceptualizations as we engage in more research on sustainability and sustainable development.

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN TYPES OF GREEN SPACE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND HEALTH INDICATORS USING GIS AND PARTICIPATORY SURVEY

2017 ◽  
Vol IV-4/W4 ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
A. Akpinar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
General Health ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Disease Prevalence ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Health Quality Of Life

This study explores whether specific types of green spaces (i.e. urban green spaces, forests, agricultural lands, rangelands, and wetlands) are associated with physical activity, quality of life, and cardiovascular disease prevalence. A sample of 8,976 respondents from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, conducted in 2006 in Washington State across 291 zip-codes, was analyzed. Measures included physical activity status, quality of life, and cardiovascular disease prevalence (i.e. heart attack, angina, and stroke). Percentage of green spaces was derived from the National Land Cover Dataset and measured with Geographical Information System. Multilevel regression analyses were conducted to analyze the data while controlling for age, sex, race, weight, marital status, occupation, income, education level, and zip-code population and socio-economic situation. Regression results reveal that no green space types were associated with physical activity, quality of life, and cardiovascular disease prevalence. On the other hand, the analysis shows that physical activity was associated with general health, quality of life, and cardiovascular disease prevalence. The findings suggest that other factors such as size, structure and distribution (sprawled or concentrated, large or small), quality, and characteristics of green space might be important in general health, quality of life, and cardiovascular disease prevalence rather than green space types. Therefore, further investigations are needed.

scholarly journals GREEN SPACE AUDITS ON ITS ACCESSIBILITY IN PASIR GUDANG

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Yusryzal Wan Ibrahim ◽  
Ahmad Long ◽  
Ariva Sugandi Permana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Social Values ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Basic Reference

Green space is an essential element in a city that serves outdoor recreational place for the community. It helps generating the economic and social values and promoting a healthy lifestyle for local community. The aim of the study is to audit the green spaces in Pasir Gudang Municipality and promote the strategies to improve the use of green space in the study area towards better quality of life of the citizens. The study classifies the existing green spaces in Pasir Gudang in terms of size, function, use, quality, area, accessibility and facilities provided in the green space areas. Two key points have been identified as a basic reference before any development of green spaces take place in Pasir Gudang. The study reveals that present green space areas in Pasir Gudang Municipality are able to serve most communities in the municipality. However, still about 35% of the municipality area is not presently served by the existing green spaces. Thus quantity, quality and accessibility of the green space areas need improvement. This study also shows the potential network of the access that will be able to improve the approachability of all existing green space areas by the citizens to contribute to their quality of life.

The Participation of Biophilic Design in the Design of the Post-Pandemic Living Space

2022 ◽  
pp. 75-106
Author(s):  
Miray Gür ◽  
Timur Kaprol
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
Biophilic Design ◽  
Living Space ◽  
Biophilic Elements

During the COVID-19 process, nature has been a place of escape regarding socialization and well-being. The aim of biophilic design, which supports physical and mental health in a fair and accessible way, is to evaluate the interaction with a healthy environment and to develop design proposals in this context. As a method, post-pandemic requirements, behaviors, and spatial scales are examined through a model in terms of biophilic design, and suggestions are made for the new normal by researching biophilic elements. The biophilic design provides the potential to use nature, daylight, air, and vitality as design elements to improve the quality of spaces and support the experiences of societies. Apart from including green spaces and ecosystems in the design, biophilic design can enrich the multisensory and multidimensional experiences both individually and socially by enabling users to participate in this experience. While this approach supports sound, healthy, and safe living spaces, it will also provide for cities to be sustainable and resilient.

scholarly journals Evidences of plant blindness in a Brazilian urban green space with plaqued trees

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (43) ◽  
pp. e151370
Author(s):  
Matheus Colli-Silva ◽  
Ana Clara Salama Corsi ◽  
Jônatas De Jesus Florentino ◽  
Lui Agostinho Teixeira ◽  
Suzana Ursi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
Green Area ◽  
Urban Green Area ◽  
Different Types

Plant blindness is a recurrent issue in many urban green spaces. As an element of biodiversity perception, it is socially and individually determined. This paper brings up evidences of plant blindness through a quali-quantitative analysis of 49 interviews on an urban green area of the São Paulo state whose several trees have been recently plaqued. Respondents were not able to correctly identify plant elements and undervalued richness of different types of plants. Despite pointing out the necessity of green spaces in improving quality of life, respondents underestimated the importance of maintaining not only a green space, but a biodiverse one. We discuss the perception of a “good” green space is less associated with species richness, and more with passers-by expectations on a green space and with an innate plant blindness. We suppose informative plaques may play a role in reduce plant blindness, since plaques individualize plants that were once seen as components of a monotonous green landscape.

scholarly journals Quality of life of family caregivers of children with microcephaly

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e54159
Author(s):  
Layla Beatriz Melo de Oliveira ◽  
Aline Costa de Oliveira ◽  
Daniel de Macêdo Rocha ◽  
Márcia Teles de Oliveira Gouveia ◽  
Rosana dos Santos Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Assess the quality of life of family caregivers of children with microcephaly. This is an analytical cross-sectional study developed in Teresina-PI, carried out in a rehabilitation center. For data collection a form was used to investigate the sociodemographic profile and the Medical Outcomes Study 36 - Item Short-Form Health Survey instrument to assess quality of life. For data analysis, we used the statistical tests Student's t, ANOVA, U- Mann Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis. The descriptive analysis of the results showed that the functional capacity domain presented the most impairment by obtaining the highest score. The dimensions vitality and pain showed the lowest averages, representing the less affected domains. The associations between the sociodemographic characteristics and the domains of quality of life were significant between the variables marital status and pain, education and the domains vitality and emotional aspect, and between employment status and general health status. The quality of life of family caregivers presented losses related to the change of routine and the difficulties faced on a daily basis, highlighting the importance of covering the health of caregivers within the assistance offered to children with special needs, contributing to the well-being of those who care and consequently of those who are cared for.

Wahrnehmung von städtischen Grünräumen und Lebensqualität | Perception of urban green spaces and quality of life

2003 ◽  
Vol 154 (10) ◽  
pp. 405-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Wild-Eck
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
Definition Of

The perception of urban green spaces by the population, as well as their significance, is explored on the basis of empirical studies. It has been found that there is no clear and consistent definition of green spaces, which is a prerequisite before carrying out scientific studies. Urban green spaces have a considerable impact on the quality of life in cities. Accessibility and design of these spaces is an important factor with regard to tapping their full potential, or even only part of it. In particular,objective limitations on access and use, but also subjective barriers may reduce the potential. The relevance of urban green spaces is shown using examples from three different areas: quality of life, well-being, and public health.

Urban parks as nature-based solutions for improved well-being under the flight paths: A soundscape analysis in the vicinity of Heathrow Airport

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Föllmer ◽  
Gemma Moore ◽  
Thomas Kistemann
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aircraft Noise ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Noise Mitigation ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Sound Perception

<p>In the light of inconclusive evidence on the effectiveness of noise protection measures, new strategies are needed to tackle health risks of increasing air traffic. Noise-related health issues are a result of the complex interplay between noise exposure, coping strategies and sound perception, which might be in turn influenced by environmental quality and neighbourhood satisfaction. Thus, the conventional approach of primarily reducing noise levels does not automatically lead to improved well-being and quality of life for affected people. Nature-based solutions, including trees, parks and other tranquil areas, are increasingly being recognised as health-promoting and sustainable forms of noise mitigation in growing cities, as highlighted by the EU Environmental Noise Directive.</p><p>Apart from its ability of physically reducing sound pressure levels, the potentials of vegetation as a psychological buffer through reduction of stress and mental fatigue need to be further investigated. A multisensory approach in communities around London Heathrow Airport explored how acoustic and visual factors affect cognitive and behavioural responses to aircraft noise. Since the interplay of different senses appears to be an important moderator of sound perception, self-rated measures of psychological stressors and resources were combined with objective evaluations of visual and acoustic environmental quality.</p><p>High-quality neighbourhoods were associated with (i) lower general noise annoyance, (ii) fewer noise-disturbed outdoor activities, (iii) higher satisfaction with the residential area, and (iv) better opportunities for recreational coping. Particularly high-quality green spaces appeared to reduce stress and refresh concentration capacity by enabling noise-exposed residents to shift from effortful (e.g. focusing on aircraft noise) to effortless (e.g. experiencing tranquillity) attention, thus potentially enhancing well-being. Nature sounds, such as sounds of birds, wind and water, had limited capacity for reducing perceived outdoor sound levels. Yet, their main potentials in improving a soundscape lay in their intrinsic ability to promote relaxation and tranquillity, which might in turn reduce perceived noise exposure in the longer term.</p><p>Shifting the research interest towards the question of how to achieve desirable soundscapes and neighbourhoods rather than just finding ways to technically eliminate noise, this soundscape study provides an insightful starting point for creating healthier environments in the vicinity of airports. Demonstrating the potential of tranquil urban green spaces as compensation strategies in neighbourhoods affected by aircraft noise might support residents to adopt active and health-enhancing coping strategies, and therefore generate wider spill-over effects on satisfaction, restoration, well-being, and quality of life among communities living under the flight paths. This will help build strategic alliances between health promotion, noise mitigation, and sustainable urban planning.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals An Update of the Literature Supporting the Well-Being Benefits of Plants: Part 3 - Social Benefits

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles R. Hall ◽  
Melinda J. Knuth
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Community Attachment ◽  
Biophilic Design ◽  
Green Industry ◽  
The Social

Abstract This paper provides evidence from the literature regarding the social benefits associated with plants and how they influence the physiological, psychological, and cognitive well-being constructs affecting quality of life. These benefits are segmented and discussed using the following categories: place or community attachment, reduced crime, disaster resilience, access to locally-produced foods, socialization of children and their school performance, and community therapeutic impacts. The equitable distribution of these green space benefits among local populations is also discussed. This research should be strategically incorporated into both industry-wide and firm-specific marketing messages that highlight the quality of life value proposition in order to maintain the industry's sense of value and relevance to residential landscape consumers of the future. These findings also present evidence that municipal leaders and policymakers can use in justifying green infrastructure-related funding decisions, as well as grounds for the construction industry using biophilic design principles in ensuring the built environment offers opportunities for green space interactions. The green industry can play a pivotal role not only in providing plants of high quality for these applications but educating stakeholders regarding the benefits discussed herein. Index words:, benefits of plants, community, social benefits.

scholarly journals Enhancing Ecological, Functional, Social and Aesthetic Quality of Street Green Space by Planning Green Pockets

2021 ◽  
Vol 1203 (3) ◽  
pp. 032019
Author(s):  
Natalija Nitavska ◽  
Daiga Skujane ◽  
Madara Markova ◽  
Aiga Spage
Keyword(s):  
Green Space ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Aesthetic Quality ◽  
Main Street ◽  
The City ◽  
Main Streets

Abstract City residents do not always have an opportunity to visit larger parks or nature areas on a daily basis as the rhythm of their daily life does not allow them to spend enough time in a natural environment. More and more time is spent on the way to the place of work or home. As well as tourists on visiting the city use main streets as touristic routes. On the one hand, major central streets affect ecological balance of the city due to the heavy traffic and contamination from it, but on other hand, they are mostly visited public areas because of the public transport and various public buildings and touristic objects concentrated there. Thus, street green space plays an important role in the city landscape pattern and often requires much more diversity of plantings, humane and safer environment than other areas of the city. Street green space can be very limited especially in the centre of the city with dense building areas or places where historic pattern of buildings does not allow to expand green areas. But it is possible to find small green spaces or green pockets in several places along the street. Green pockets that developed as multifunctional, ecological and aesthetical green spaces can compensate insufficiency of street greenery. The socio-economically active, medium-size city of Rezekne in Latvia has been chosen as a pilot area for the assessment of potential to develop green pockets along main streets of the city. The central street of Rezekne is the main axis of the urban landscape which provides access to the city from other regions, although it is historic heritage area with active public life. Unfortunately, within the development of the city there were needs to increase the flow of the main street by reducing the green space. Therefore, it was not possible to develop classic street greenery of tree alleys. Due to the random spatial structure of buildings along the main street, there are open spaces of different size and shape between or in front of buildings. Those are appropriate for development of green spaces. The approach of green pockets was adapted for the main street of Rezekne as a tool for enhancing ecological, functional, social and aesthetic quality of street green space. As well as, this makes it possible to give the street landscape a diverse and multifunctional image and provide necessary functions and environment for residents and tourists. The aim of the article is to analyse problematic issues of the greenery of major central streets of Rezekne and present an approach of green pockets as a tool for their solving.

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