Tag: Health
Naval Cemetery Landscape — Brooklyn, N.Y.: An Escape from the Built Environment
Six projects received this distinguished national award for researching the transformational power of nature in urban settings. Each project was chosen for combining the creation of tranquil, restorative spaces with rigorous study of their impact on users’ well-being and resilience. See the full list of projects here. Print version of poster. More Naval Cemetery Landscape team member interviews:…
Measuring What Works for Healthy Green Spaces— Washington, D.C.-Baltimore, Md.: The Mechanisms and Design Elements of Restorative Experiences
Six projects received this distinguished national award for researching the transformational power of nature in urban settings. Each project was chosen for combining the creation of tranquil, restorative spaces with rigorous study of their impact on users’ well-being and resilience. See the full list of projects here. Print version of poster. While a body of evidence has shown…
Landscapes of Resilience — Joplin, MO and Queens, NY: Exploring How Nature Can Influence, Strengthen Restoration in Times of Crisis
Six projects received this distinguished national award for researching the transformational power of nature in urban settings. Each project was chosen for combining the creation of tranquil, restorative spaces with rigorous study of their impact on users’ well-being and resilience. See the full list of projects here. Print version of poster. More Landscapes of Resilience team member interviews:…
A Nature Place — Portland, OR: Quantifying Benefits of a Healing Garden among Hospital Populations
Six projects received this distinguished national award for researching the transformational power of nature in urban settings. Each project was chosen for combining the creation of tranquil, restorative spaces with rigorous study of their impact on users’ well-being and resilience. See the full list of projects here. Print version of poster. More A Nature Place team member interviews: Dr. Alar…
The Green Road — Bethesda, Md.: A Holistic Approach to Healing Wounded Warriors
Six projects received this distinguished national award for researching the transformational power of nature in urban settings. Each project was chosen for combining the creation of tranquil, restorative spaces with rigorous study of their impact on users’ well-being and resilience. See the full list of projects here. Print version of poster. More The Green Road team member interviews:…
Open Voices News Roundup: May 13
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. Check back each week for new roundups and items. Study: Green Space Means More for Satisfaction Than a Neighborhood’s Average Income As we’ve seen again and again, people are generally happier when they have access to…
Open Voices News Roundup: April 15
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. Check back each week for new roundups and items. The Completely Puzzling Relationship Between City Population and Parks The larger a city gets, the less infrastructure it needs per capita. At the same time, as populations…
Open Voices News Roundup: April 1
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. Check back each week for new roundups and items. A Chicago Park Learns from New York’s High Line There’s no denying that the High Line, New York City’s famed elevated park, has captured the imagination of…
Study: Walkable Housing Developments Improve Public Health
Increased access to parks, public transportation, shops and other services means more exercise and better health for people living in new housing developments, according to a new study….
Open Voices News Roundup: February 25
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. Check back each week for new roundups and items. For Winter’s Gloom, a Healing Dose of Light in a Garden On an unusually warm and bright Sunday in January, almost 100 people showed up to watch…
