This simple digital tool could help make our communities more resilient
The pandemic exposed deep-rooted socio-economic issues in cities around the world. Could the Place Standard tool help to solve these…
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People feel lonelier in crowded cities – but green spaces can help
All of us can probably remember a time when we felt lonely.
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How children at urban schools can benefit from learning in nature
Children flourish when they learn in nature. It can improve their health, attention capacity and social skills.
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How design can help us connect to local green spaces
We’re out of lockdown (for now), but what does that mean for the local green spaces that were our saving…
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Parks are about promoting everyone’s public health – not just boosting homeowners’ property value
The Covid-19 pandemic put a lot of attention on the role of parks and green spaces – particularly in large…
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It takes more than words and ambition: Here’s why your city isn’t a lush, green oasis yet
The idea of transforming cities from concrete jungles to urban forests is a popular one. But has your city actually…
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Amsterdam’s fig trees are showing why cities will play a vital role in the fight to stop the decline of biodiversity
Ever since humans started to create settlements thousands of years ago, many plant and animal species have struggled to survive.…
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Beyond picnics: The benefits of green spaces in US cities
Parks, gardens, woodlands and grass areas – people and communities use green spaces in myriad ways. Recent data has shown…
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