Prioritizing residents’ experiential knowledge in public housing redevelopment programs to promote community health
Despite historic disinvestment and stigmatizing portrayals of public housing, residents often describe their place as a source of refuge. We explored the ways residents of a predominately Black public housing complex undergoing redevelopment construct meanings of place, emphasizing their place-making efforts to challenge their social marginalization and foster community health.
Perceptions of our urban environments, and their association with mental well-being
Examining the urban environment is critical for enhancing mental well-being, necessitating the identification of relevant indicators to inform strategic interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes.
User experience of neighbourhood greenspace and perceived impact on health and wellbeing: the case of an urban extension to a ‘Healthy New Town’ in England
Providing access to greenspace is insufficient in ensuring that positive benefits are realised. Critical characteristics may distinguish between those spaces that encourage people to visit them and those that are uninviting. This article provides a case study of a residential urban extension in one of the UK’s ‘Healthy New Towns’.
Urban green spaces, child outdoor play, and the role of independent mobility
The foundation of children’s active lifestyles rests upon parents’ contentment with urban green spaces. This underscores the vital role urban planners and designers play in addressing parental concerns within these areas, thus amplifying children’s outdoor play and self-reliant exploration.
Identification of urban environment indicators associated with mental wellbeing
Evaluating urban environments is crucial for enhancing mental well-being. Identifying key indicators and developing a robust framework are essential steps in effectively measuring the impact. This method is fundamental for designing targeted strategies to improve mental health outcomes through informed interventions.