Database research record2016·Global
Living in cities, naturally
Terry Hartig, Peter H. Kahn
Science
Urban Farm DB summary
Natural features, settings, and processes in urban areas can help reduce stress associated with urban life. Public health benefits from street trees, green roofs, community gardens, parks, open spaces, and extensive connective pathways for walking and biking. Such urban design provisions also yield ecological benefits, both directly and by shaping attitudes toward the environment and environmental protection.