With plants in mind: Social benefits of civic nature
This article is an overview of findings about the psychological and social benefits that urban greening provides people.
"In the name of urban sustainability, city governments are exploring alternatives to traditional ways of managing environmental quality. Innovations in “green infrastructure” are being tried and tested as ways to replace or enhance the prevailing grey concrete and pipes" [page 1]. These green innovations can also be tailored to not only provide environmental services but also to provide a "range of ammenities for people who live, work, and learn in urban communities" [page 1]. This research article addresses ways in which urban greening provides psychological and social benefits for people.
Length 5 Pages
Size 8.5" x 11"
K.L. Wolf
2008
MasterGardener
Winter 2008
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Article (Trade Magazine)
Infrastructure (green), Social and Cultural Impacts, Benefits (general/multiple)
Washington
neighborhood, neighborhood, grey infrastructure, grey infrastructure, storm-water, storm-water, community, community, livable, livable, health, health, social, social
MW: F-ARTI-WA-08-001
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