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Although the CASE and MAPs were supposed to be temporary shelters for displaced persons, after fourteen years, they have not received proper maintenance and are dilapidated. This scenario opens to the idea that living in these places could negatively affect different psychological aspects, including perceived urban quality and environmental well-being.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

The quality of life for autistic individuals is closely linked not only to societal attitudes and the level of support provided by local and national authorities but also to the spatial and formal aspects of their surrounding environment. A key question is: How can urban planners, architects, and decision-makers facilitate the creation of autism-friendly cities?

It is known that environmental exposures can have negative effects on brain health. We reviewed all the literature examining the effects of environmental exposures on cognitive health. There is a paucity of research on the effects of urban planning, particularly regarding things like active travel and green space accessibility.

Assessing the urban environment is crucial for enhancing mental well-being. It is imperative to identify relevant indicators and establish a comprehensive framework to measure the impact effectively. This approach is essential for initiating strategic interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes.

The by-products of urbanisation, such as air pollution and neighbourhood disadvantage, are often overlooked when studying the impact of urban environments on depression. Understanding how these influence neighbourhood-depression relationships can help inform targeted public health interventions and reduce health disparities.

Cities can build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities by tailoring resilience strategies to the unique vulnerabilities and strengths of each neighbourhood. This approach ensures resilience is integrated into both emergency response and the long-term development of urban areas.

Discover how local environments shape resident well-being. Our study reveals the profound impact of physical and social neighbourhood features on adults' quality of life. Uncover the key elements that make a community thrive and their implications for urban planning and policy.