The pandemic requiring us to stay at home as much as possible has made us appreciate even more the benefits of getting outdoors and enjoying the public parks and gardens and nature paths that are actually fairly available in most parts of our cities. These are the Commons that we often take for granted and these Latin American authors provide a research-based summary of the physical and mental health benefits of intentional engagement with urban nature in this article. – Peter Clutterbuck
The ‘cherry on the cake’ is that not only are green spaces beneficial to our health and well-being, scientific discoveries, presented in our report Greening the City, have found that urban civic spaces, like squares, historical sites and panoramic points of view have similar health benefits as green parks do. We must preserve and introduce more green and civic spaces in cities — in ways that are accessible for all — to create liveable cities for future generations. […]
