The Benefits of Urban Green Spaces
- Mar 31
- 6 min read
Introduction
Urban green spaces—ranging from expansive parks and urban forests to small pocket parks and rooftop gardens—are far more than aesthetic accents. They are a vital part of a city’s infrastructure that improve physical and mental health, bolster the economy, promote social equity, and help cities adapt to climate change. Recent studies, from detailed epidemiological analyses to case studies in cities like Detroit and Basel, show that these benefits are both wide-ranging and interconnected. In this post, we explore each theme in depth.
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