Tag: Health
INFOGRAPHIC: Greenspace Can Make Your City Great
To help spread the word about the urgent need in nature, we created this infographic — about how why nature is good for us, for our neighborhoods, for economics, and more! If you live in an urban area that needs more nature, share this infographic with your friends, neighbors and politicians. Greenspace can make a bigger difference than we think….
“Forest Bathing” — and the Therapeutic Benefits of Being Outdoors
How researchers are “backing up the surprising theory that nature can lower your blood pressure, fight off depression, beat back stress—and even prevent cancer.”…
Open Voices News Roundup: November 20
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. In this week’s roundup: urban farms after Hurricane Sandy; ways to connect your family to nature; and more.
Open Voices News Roundup: November 5
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. This week, why trees can be a matter of life and death; why being outside promotes better health, and more….
It’s World Mental Health Day — Here’s How Nature Can Help
Did you know? Today is World Mental Health Day, as designated by the World Health Organization. They note that “Depression affects more than 350 million people of all ages, in all communities, and is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. Although there are known effective treatments for depression, access to treatment is…
Protecting Urban Ecosystems: An Interview with Timon McPhearson
Timon McPhearson came to our attention when we stumbled across his wonderful article for The Nature of Cities, about the important potential social and ecological benefits of vacant lots in cities. Turns out he’s a bit of an expert in the area — McPhearson is a professor of Urban Ecology at The New School’s Tishman…
INFOGRAPHC: Why Wilderness Matters
Fantastic infographics about nature and its benefits abound! Last month, we were taken with this infgraphic that explained the many benefits of being outdoors in nature. As we wrote at the time: If you know our foundation, you know our love for nature — is healing and unifying properties are one of the most important…
Open Voices News Roundup: September 10
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. Check back every week for new roundups and items. This week: a roadmap for urban farming, what New York City looked like in 1609, and more….
Open Voices News Roundup: September 4
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. This week: the economics of environmental conservation; how some buildings can heal; and where urban trees really come from….
Open Voices News Roundup: August 27
Every week, we bring you the latest news in placemaking, landscape architecture, the nature-mental health link, and much more. In this week’s news, we talk about the urban garden as a crime fighter; how green streets cut pollution; how to involve children more in nature; and much more.
