Types Of Green Space Research Articles

Association between urban green space and postpartum depression, and the role of physical activity: a retrospective cohort study in Southern California

Little research exists regarding the relationships between green space and postpartum depression (PPD). We aimed to investigate the relationships between PPD and green space exposure, and the mediating role of physical activity (PA). Clinical data were obtained from Kaiser Permanente Southern California electronic health records in 2008-2018. PPD ascertainment was based on both diagnostic codes and prescription medications. Maternal residential green space exposures were assessed using street view-based measures and vegetation types (i.e., street tree, low-lying vegetation, and grass), satellite-based measures [i.e., Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), land-cover green space, and tree canopy cover], and proximity to the nearest park. Multilevel logistic regression was applied to estimate the association between green space and PPD. A causal mediation analysis was performed to estimate the proportion mediated by PA during pregnancy in the total effects of green space on PPD. In total, we included 415,020 participants (30.2±5.8 years) with 43,399 (10.5%) PPD cases. Hispanic mothers accounted for about half of the total population. A reduced risk for PPD was associated with total green space exposure based on street-view measure [500 m buffer, adjusted odds ratio (OR) per interquartile range: 0.98, 95% CI: 0.97-0.99], but not NDVI, land-cover greenness, or proximity to a park. Compared to other types of green space, tree coverage showed stronger protective effects (500 m buffer, OR=0.98, 95% CI: 0.97-0.99). The proportions of mediation effects attributable to PA during pregnancy ranged from 2.7% to 7.2% across green space indicators. Street view-based green space and tree coverage were associated with a decreased risk of PPD. The observed association was primarily due to increased tree coverage, rather than low-lying vegetation or grass. Increased PA was a plausible pathway linking green space to lower risk for PPD. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS; R01ES030353).

Relationships between socio-demographic / socio-economic characteristics and neighborhood green space in four Nordic municipalities – results from NORDGREEN

Urban green space governs important ecosystem services including providing health promoting facilities. However, unequal distribution of green space among socio-demographic and socio-economic groups may create environmental injustice among inhabitants and between neighborhoods. This paper reports on access to different types of green space for residents in four Nordic cities. More precisely it explores relationships between socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics and access to green space at the neighbourhood level. We selected the following green space variables: distance between inhabitants’ dwellings and parks, forest, and cemeteries; percentages and area per inhabitant of parks, forest, and cemeteries; and vegetation cover derived from satellite images and Urban Atlas. These were linked to income, education, age, and percentage of the population born outside their country of residence at a neighbourhood level. The results show that inhabitants in the four Nordic cities have great access to green space, but the percentage of different types of green space, such as forest and parks, varies between the cities and within the cities. We found that most inhabitants have less than 300 m to the nearest green space ranging from 92% in Stavanger (Norway) to 99.2% in Täby (Sweden). We also found differences in access depending on inhabitants' age, education, immigration status, and median income. Espoo (Finland) had the highest total green space coverage (45.3%), while Täby had the highest proportion of park coverage (2.3%). By compensating with green spaces in less affluent areas, and focusing on equal access to green space, planners can contribute to reduce health inequalities in the population.

Mediating Effect of Challenges on Demographics and Coping Strategies of Indian Healthcare Workers during COVID-19.

Healthcare workers (HCWs) including doctors, nurses and allied workers struggled to cope up with the stressful situation as the COVID-19 pandemic unsettled healthcare systems, including India's. Many factors (commonly called as stressors) acted as major sources of stress and resulted in poor mental health of HCWs. Therefore, this study predicted and explained the mediating effect of challenges on demographic characteristics and coping strategies of HCWs. Data from a cross-sectional study was collected from the district hospital of Rajasthan, India, during the period of August 2022-October 2022. HCW's experience level, shift type and distance of greenspaces from their accommodation were significantly correlated with the challenges they faced at work, specifically societal challenges. Thus, HCWs were more inclined to adopt a meaning-focused coping strategy to retain good mental health during the pandemic. Therefore, these findings call for interventions requiring a layered response, comprising strategies and actions that are structural. At the organizational level, these actions may provide supportive workplace environments.

Types of greenspace and adolescent mental health and well-being in metropolitan London

ABSTRACT The evidence suggests a link between greenspace and adolescent mental health. One limitation is the typically crude measure of greenspace quantity or greenness. We explored the roles of different types of greenspace in the mental health of 10- to 15-year-old adolescents living in London, using data from Understanding Society, a UK household longitudinal study. We used data on 1,879 adolescents from waves 1-8 (2009-2018). As some adolescents had observations at multiple waves, 4,217 observations were included. Mental health and well-being measures were Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire scores, self-esteem, and happiness. Proportions of green land cover, parks & gardens, natural & semi-natural urban greenspaces, outdoor sports facilities, and total green land use were measured in 500 m around postcodes. We ran linear regressions, stratified by age, adjusted for confounders, and accounting for Understanding Society’s complex sampling design. We did not find consistent results across analyses, but we identified patterns worth exploring further: older adolescents (13-15 years) seemed to ‘benefit’ more from greenspace than younger adolescents (10-12 years); and parks & gardens and outdoor sports facilities seemed to be most ‘beneficial’. Overall, however, no clear conclusions can be drawn, and findings need to be confirmed in future studies.

Does pattern matter? Exploring the pathways and effects of urban green space on promoting life satisfaction through reducing air pollution

Urban green space is widely acknowledged to promote public health through multiple pathways. However, there is limited understanding of how the spatial patterns of green space might play different roles in such a process. This study examined potential pathways through which spatial patterns of green space improved people’s life satisfaction (LS) by reducing air pollution. A partial least squares structural equation model was adopted to explore these pathways in sampled urban areas (township) of China (n = 60). Green space spatial patterns were measured using landscape metrics of size, aggregation, fragmentation, and diversity. The results did not show that green space spatial pattern promoted LS by reducing air pollution. However, green space size and fragmentation were negatively associated with air pollution (mainly PM 2.5, PM 10, and NO 2). The pattern of highly densely distributed small green spaces was related to higher LS, as was high diversity of green space type. Simply adopting a fragmented green space pattern to reduce air pollution might be simultaneously associated with reduced LS. This alerts decision-makers and planners to the potential “double-edged sword” effect of optimizing green space structures to improve air quality, which may not yield strongly favorable results due to the impacts that hinder LS.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE DISASTER PREVENTION AND RISK AVOIDANCE CAPABILITY OF URBAN DOTTED-LIKE GREEN OPEN SPACES IN CHINA AND JAPAN

The widely distributed and feature-rich dotted-like green open spaces are important disaster prevention nodes in the city’s comprehensive disaster prevention system. This study takes the urban dotted-like green open spaces in Qinhuai district of Nanjing City and Nishi-ku district of Fukuoka City as the research object, selects 17 aspects of space form, infrastructure and surrounding environment to conduct field surveys, and uses SPSS25.0 software to survey data perform descriptive statistical analysis and cluster analysis to reflect the problems of construction in both countries, and propose corresponding disaster prevention construction recommendations for different types of dotted-like green open spaces.

Associations between COVID-19 risk, multiple environmental exposures, and housing conditions: A study using individual-level GPS-based real-time sensing data

Few studies have used individual-level data to explore the association between COVID-19 risk with multiple environmental exposures and housing conditions. Using individual-level data collected with GPS-tracking smartphones, mobile air-pollutant and noise sensors, an activity-travel diary, and a questionnaire from two typical neighborhoods in a dense and well-developed city (i.e., Hong Kong), this study seeks to examine 1) the associations between multiple environmental exposures (i.e., different types of greenspace, PM2.5, and noise) and housing conditions (i.e., housing types, ownership, and overcrowding) with individuals’ COVID-19 risk both in residential neighborhoods and along daily mobility trajectories; 2) which social groups are disadvantaged in COVID-19 risk through the perspective of the neighborhood effect averaging problem (NEAP). Using separate multiple linear regression and logistical regression models, we found a significant negative association between COVID-19 risk with greenspace (i.e., NDVI) both in residential areas and along people's daily mobility trajectories. Meanwhile, we also found that high open space and recreational land exposure and poor housing conditions were positively associated with COVID-19 risk in high-risk neighborhoods, and noise exposure was positively associated with COVID-19 risk in low-risk neighborhoods. Further, people with work places in high-risk areas and poor housing conditions were disadvantaged in COVID-19 risk.

Shortcuts in urban green spaces: An analysis of incidental nature experiences associated with active mobility trips

Nature experiences and active mobility both deliver well-being and health benefits but have rarely been investigated together. Conceptualizations of nature experiences largely focus on intention, and the planned motivations for visits. However, nature experiences can also be perceived incidentally, if daily living activities like trips are encouraged towards green spaces. In a public participation GIS (PPGIS) survey of five local districts in Copenhagen, 517 respondents mapped 688 places along their walking or cycling shortcut trips through green spaces. This study investigated what types of green space provide opportunities for such shortcuts, what incidental nature experiences can be perceived there and the different responses of pedestrians and cyclists. This study also explored the relation between incidental nature experiences and green space characteristics in the form of tree cover density. Lastly, this study explored whether frequent short trips through green spaces relate to nature connectedness. The results show that public green spaces and urban cemeteries in Copenhagen allow for such shortcut trips. Enjoyment of pleasing views is the most perceived incidental nature experience. Pedestrians are found more prone to experience surprise, inspiration and emotion, while cyclists prefer shortcuts close to water, which they value highly. The study suggests that high tree cover density is key to delivering incidental nature experiences. Furthermore, the study shows that people who make frequent trips through green spaces have higher levels of nature connectedness, indicating that incidental nature experiences during shortcut trips trigger the reconnection of people and nature. The study’s results support a synergistic approach to integrating green spaces and active mobility in planning and management practice, where incidental nature experiences should be emphasized.

Biodiversity and the Recreational Value of Green Infrastructure in England

Green infrastructure refers to connected corridors of greenspaces within and beyond urban areas. It provides sustainable ecosystem goods and services for people and wildlife, enhancing their wellbeing and protecting them against climatic extremes. However, the exact contributing factors to the betterment of green infrastructure are not systematically examined at a national level. This study aims to identify what helps improve biodiversity and the recreational value of green infrastructure. The study uses hotspot analysis, ordinary least squares (OLS) regression and geographically weighted regression (GWR) to understand the spatial patterns of the relevant variables and outcomes. Findings suggest that high wildlife species richness was reported in Forestry Commission woodlands and country parks, whilst doorstep greens and village greens returned poor species richness. The recreational value of greenspace was affected the most by certain types of greenspace (e.g., woodlands) as well as the percentage of urban cover. They indicate that biodiversity is generally high in areas away from urban centres, while access to greenspace in an urban space brings us high recreational value. These results indicate that green infrastructure is a complex system that requires the right balance between different priorities and services.

Environmentally Friendly Application to Green Open Space on the banks of the Kayan River, Tanjung Selor Arab Village Kalimantan Utara Province

Green Open Space (RTH) is one of the important components of the environment as the main element of urban spatial planning which has a major influence on people's welfare. One type of urban green open space that must be maintained is river border green open space on the banks of the Kayan River, Tanjung Selor, Bulunagan Regency, North Kalimantan Province. Riparian zone is a buffer zone between aquatic ecosystems (rivers) and land. This is what efforts are made to create green open spaces that are environmentally friendly.In general, this study aims to find out how to apply environmentally friendly green open spaces on the banks of the Kayan River, Tanjung Selor Arab Village, North Kalimantan Province.The method in this study included direct observation of the spaciousness of the existing green open space conditions on the banks of the Kayan River, especially in the Arab village area, as well as direct observation at several predetermined points, namely: parking circulation, garbage disposals and lighting.The results of this study note that there is a need for improvements both physically and non-physically related to existing infrastructure on the banks of the Kayana River so that environmentally friendly applications are fulfilled.

Changes in visits to green spaces due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Focusing on the proportion of repeat visitors and the distances between green spaces and visitors’ places of residences

Through a quantitative approach, this study aimed to clarify the changes in the number of visitors and visits to green spaces according to green space type before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We explored the changes in the proportion of repeat visitors and the distance between green spaces and visitors’ places of residence. We used KDDI Location Analyzer, which performs novel analysis using mobile phone GPS and census data. The study area included 10 target sites (urban parks and nature trails in the backcountry) located in the Sapporo metropolitan area in Japan. The survey period included snow-free seasons from 2019 to 2021, and 2019 was considered the period “before the pandemic.” The results revealed that the number of visits during the pandemic increased compared with those before the pandemic, except for those of urban parks near the city center. In 2020, the proportion of repeat visitors increased for all 10 target sites. In addition, since the outbreak of the pandemic, distances between all urban parks and visitors’ residences decreased. The same trend was observed for nature trails in the backcountry close to the city center. These findings indicate a generally decreasing trend in the number of visits to green spaces as many people have been refraining from visiting the site since the outbreak of the pandemic. Contrastingly, the number of visits by repeat visitors who reside close to the target sites has increased in some cases, which compensated for the general decreases.

Inventory of Landscape Development Projects in the District of Ouedo (Town of Abomey-Calavi in Benin): Constraints and Sustainable Management

Integral development is a collective and sustainable action, for which the Beninese government subscribes. The protection of nature is not considered as a danger to development, but becomes an indispensable condition for spatial planning, a guarantee of sustainable development. This research aims to understand the inventory of landscaping in the district of Ouèdo. The information collected is the layout of the space, the types of green space, the perceptions of buyers, the different types of housing built, the role of green spaces in the city. This information is collected from resource persons (head of the Ouèdo district, head of the district), buyers of social housing. A total of 150 people are interviewed. The data processing and the analysis of the results are done with the software, Word, the Excel spreadsheet, and the PEIR model. At the end of this research, it was found that 1,949 social housing units are built in Ouèdo . And not all accommodations have standings. Green space is dominated by accompanying green space (65%) and the least important green space (65%) is parks, road line trees and stadium green space. In addition, 85% of buyers believe that the number of green spaces in social housing is sufficient compared to 15%. Similarly, home buyers see green spaces as a way to reconnect with nature (78%), a way to fight against nature (60%) and green spaces very often to have fun (75%), get some fresh air (65%), and recharge your batteries. It is urgent to set up a sustainable management mode for social housing in the city of Ouèdo.

Neighborhood greenspace and cognition: The cardiovascular health study.

We examined whether greenspace measures (overall percent greenspace and forest, and number of greenspace types) were associated with clinically adjudicated dementia status. In a sample of non-demented older adults (n=2141, average age=75.3 years) from the Cardiovascular Health and Cognition Study, Cox proportional hazard and logistic regression analyses were used to estimate associations of baseline greenspace with risks of incident dementia and MCI, respectively, while adjusting for demographics, co-morbidities, and other neighborhood factors. We derived quartiles of percent greenness (greenspace), forest (percent tree canopy cover), and tertiles of greenspace diversity (number of greenspace types) for 5-km radial buffers around participant's residences at study entry (1989-1990) from the 1992 National Land Cover Dataset. Dementia status and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) over 10 years was clinically adjudicated. We observed no significant association between overall percent greenspace and risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia and mostly null results for forest and greenspace diversity. Forest greenspace was associated with lower odds of MCI (OR quartile 4 versus 1: 0.54, 95% CI: 0.29-0.98) and greenspace diversity was associated with lower hazard of incident dementia (HR tertile 2 versus 1: 0.70, 95% CI=0.50-0.99). We found divergent results for different types of greenspace and mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Improved greenspace type and diversity measurement could better characterize the association between greenspace and cognition.

Karakteristik Spasial - Fungsional Ruang Terbuka Hijau Taman Olahraga-Rekreasi dan Taman Bermain Anak Pada Taman Trunojoyo Kota Malang

The existence of public space is an indication of good urban spatial planning. Activities in green open spaces are a simple way to improve mental and physical health. In post-pandemic conditions, people's preference for choosing public spaces, especially green open spaces as places for activities, socializing, or cheap recreation in the city center, has decreased. Therefore, a study was conducted to see the quality and characteristics of green open spaces which are the preferences of the people of Malang City in carrying out activities in these spaces. The research focuses on two types of green open spaces, namely sports recreation parks and children's playgrounds located in Trunojoyo Park, Malang City. This research uses a rationalistic study approach, with primary data from observations and interviews and secondary data through an assessment of 10 success criteria for public spaces according to Carmona (2019), namely evolving, diverse, free, delineated, engaging, meaningful, social, balanced, comfortable, robust. The study result shows that people's preferences in choosing green open spaces are the completeness and condition of the facilities in them.

Examining the association between the built environment and active travel using GPS data: A study of a large residential area (Daju) in Shanghai.

Automobile dependence and physical inactivity have become common health challenges for residents in large suburban residential areas. Limited literature has examined the associations between the built environment and active travel in such residential areas and the differences in these associations among residents from different neighborhoods. To avoid inaccurate results potentially derived from residence-based measures, we adopt a mobility-based approach for environmental exposure assessment. Using GPS data from 530 trips made by 98 participants in a large residential area in Shanghai, we investigate the relationships between neighborhood types, pollution perceptions, built environment features and active travel. The results indicate that residents in affordable and relocation housing make fewer active trips than those in market-rate housing, while the built environment seems to mitigate this difference. Sports facilities promote active travel while commercial facilities and road intersections discourage it. We identify significant interactions between the percentage of green space and neighborhood type, as well as floor area ratio and air pollution perception. Interventions promoting active travel include active-travel-friendly design for commercial facilities and road intersections, the provision of more sports facilities, a careful increase in floor area ratio, and the provision of more green space that is attractive to residents from different neighborhoods.

Towards an Ontology of Urban Green Spaces

Growing interest in Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) has led to the discovery of the wide spectrum of services that they either provide or support. Yet, there is persistent confusion about what types of green spaces exist and how they should be classified. Current Land Use (LU) and Land Cover (LC) maps both at European and national levels are either lacking or misclassify various types of UGS, thus underestimating the actual amount of green space that a city offers its citizens. In this paper, we highlight reasons for green space misclassification and suggest an ontology of UGSs. Our ontology takes into account both the physical appearance of UGSs and their semantics. We characterize the physical appearance using four different LC classes while providing semantics using unique characteristics expressed as rules. The ontology proposed emphasizes in particular frequently disregarded small and heterogeneous UGSs and can be used as a basis for their precise identification and mapping.

ОСОБЕННОСТИ ЛАНДШАФТНО-ПЛАНИРОВОЧНОЙ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ ТЕРРИТОРИИ ДЕТСКОЙ БОЛЬНИЦЫ ИМ. Н.Ф. ФИЛАТОВА

This article provides suggestions and practical recommendations on the landscape planning organization of the territory of the Children's hospital named after Filatov (Moscow), one of the leading children's city hospitals, on the territory of which the departments of the pediatric faculty of the N. I. Pirogov Medical University are located. Important conditions are measures to create favorable sanitary and hygienic comfortable conditions for the stay of patients, to organize a rehabilitation center with outdoor recreation areas with sensory equipment and the introduction of aesthetically expressive small architectural forms, as well as the creation of valuable types of green spaces. Much attention is paid to the organization of barrier-free traffic through the use of various means in the form of limiters and approaches to medical buildings, the use of paving types made of durable decorative materials.

Urban cooling island vs urban heat island, who is the winner? Study of the green spaces effect in coolingdown of urban heat in Kapanewon Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Urban heat zone are the major problem affecting human health through the microclimatological effect. Green Spaces are like a natural air conditioners that can cool dense urban environments from hot air. The cooling effect of urban heat from the presence of Green Space is called the Urban Cooling Effect (UCE) while the cool air produced is called Urban Cooling Island (UCI). This research aims to analyze the extent to which UCI is able to neutralize UHI by urban cooling. This study of this research was conducted in Kapanewon Depok around the North Ringroad zone. In the research, the Remote Sensing method was used utilizing Landsat-8 and processed with ArcGIS to determine the patterns and dynamics of UCI and UHI and was equipped with field data measurement and interviews data using questionnaires. The results obtained were that the coldest and largest UCI Spot was at Babarsari Camping Ground, 27,777°C in 159,218 m2, with green space types consisting of shrubs, grass, plants, mixed trees and flowing river. Questionnaire results show that the majority of residents still feel hot. It was concluded that although Green Space is useful in cooling cities, but UCI VS UHI is still dominated by UHI’s influence.

Association between depression and green space before and after the COVID-19: Panel data evidence in South Korea

Green space potentially promotes positive mental health in people. Consequently, the role of green spaces has become increasingly important because of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). While the association between green space and depression was explored during the COVID-19 pandemic, population data on this relationship before and after the pandemic are lacking. Furthermore, how different types of green space impact depression needs clarification. Thus, this study investigated the association between two vegetation types of green spaces(forests and grass) and perceived depression in South Korea before and after COVID-19 using population data. The percentage of forest areas had a significant negative effect on perceived depression before and after COVID-19. However, the percentage of grass areas had no significant effect on the perceived depression. A 1% increase in forest area reduced perceived depression by 16 people per 100,000 people. These findings are expected to contribute towards advancing public mental health and natural environment domains, and forests should be prioritized to capture the mental health needs of citizens.

Assessing the Association between the Types of Greenspace and Their Biodiversity

Assessing the Association between the Types of Greenspace and Their Biodiversity