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To what extent would more green spaces improve the overall health of…
To what extent would more green spaces improve the overall health of Springfield residents?
Green Space
Provides restorative effects to health both physically and mentally like stress reduction and easing your body. (Pasanen)
provides a therapeutic outlet. (Hutchinson)
Prevents risk of diseases when nearby green space, and brings clarity to mind (Georgiou)
Brings better air quality to the city (Hutchinson
Urban/Springfield Residents
Green space adds life and vibrancy to the city, and encourages people to walk more (Hutchinson)
Mental illnesses are arising in urban areas, as to which green space helps mitigate. (Georgiou)
Depression is higher in urban locations as people are stuck inside all day, not being social or having places to play, relax or feel safe other than their homes, as to which green spaces provide new comfort zones for people to roam. (Georgiou/My Thoughts)
Too much urbanization can contribute into people falling into despair and depression as the city may feel colorless and empty (Georgiou)
Physical Health
Ameliorate environmental exposures such as temperatures, air pollution, noise pollution, etc. (Amegah)
Prevents Respiratory and Cardiovascular illnesses that caused deaths/ reduce the rate of those illnesses in areas with green space (Hutchinson)
Lower levels of cortisone in saliva. (Reynolds)
Increased muscle growth, bone mass, blood pressure, endurance, etc. (Thomsen)
Mental Health :
“physiological and affective relaxation, mood-enhancement, building an effective relationship with a place, and general life reflection” (Pasanen)
Green spaces lower stress and mental fatigue, and also restores concentration/awareness. (Pasanen)
Prevents Respiratory and Cardiovascular illnesses that caused deaths/ reduce the rate of those illnesses in areas with green space. (Hutchinson)
“finding happiness, developing social connections, guarding against loneliness, feeling of a sense of belonging, and easing stress from use of green spaces” (Amegah)
Green space counteracts deprivation on mental health, relieves stress, and has mental health enhancing capabilities
Other mental health outcomes (e.g., quality of life, hopelessness and depression, flourishing and happiness and joy, delinquency and conduct, mindfulness) were addressed in less than 10% of mental health studies linked to wildland recreation. (Thomsen)
Increased Valence in all conditions (Pasanen)