Essential qualities of children’s favorite places

Prakoso, Susinety

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/126/1/012003

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“…Glackin and Jones (2012) suggested that local green spaces should be used for teaching and learning science through the study in south London. The essential qualities of children's favorite places were accessibility and a location within the route from home to other destinations (such as a friend's house or school) (Prakoso 2018). It might be important to provide parks with enough vegetation and attractive program within their living area in order to make them use green spaces.…”

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The Actual Use of Green Spaces by Children and Parents in Malang, Indonesia

Hartatik

Itaya

2018

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Green spaces in developing countries are often destroyed and degraded for other land uses. As increases in urbanization and population continue in Indonesia, it will be increasingly important to discuss green spaces around children. In this study, the actual use of urban green spaces by children was investigated through questionnaires for children and their parents, and the strategy for increasing opportunity to use urban green spaces was discussed in Malang, a region of progressing urbanization in Indonesia. A total of 147 questionnaires were received from the children and 145 from their parents. While there were few green spaces around schools in Malang, especially in the center of the city, fortunately, children liked to play in the outside more than other studies. However, children preferred to spend their time in well-maintained or level areas, such as parks and open fields. It might be important to provide parks with enough vegetation and attractive program within their living area in order to make them use green spaces. The cooperation with companies as corporate social responsibility program for developing environmental education programs might be effective.

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The Actual Use of Green Spaces by Children and Parents in Malang, Indonesia

Hartatik

Itaya

2018

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“…"Blue spaces" are known to be spaces that encompasses water surfaces in their structure, also it is defined as the places where the land surface meets the water surface [35], [36]. Water spaces are proved to be the most preferred spaces for city residents especially residents of megacities which is characterized by dense urban structure [37], [38]. On the other hand, "Green spaces" are known to be spaces covered with green elements like trees and vegetation [39], [40].…”

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Health Promoting Qualities Framework for Blue and Green Landscapes: Applying Perceived Restorativeness on a Case Study of Nile Riverfront in Greater Cairo Region

Tarek

2022

Journal of Engineering Research

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Blue and green landscapes contribute to the quality of life of cities in different positive ways. It has environmental, social, and visual benefits that affect directly the physical and psychological health of city residents in one way or another, in addition to providing ecological benefits for their surroundings. There are plenty of previous studies that investigated the different health characteristics of blue and green spaces. However, there is still a need for more interdisciplinary studies to measure the long-term effect of blue and green landscapes together on the health of their users. Therefore, the presented study aims to investigate and measure the direct impact of blue and green landscapes on the health and wellbeing using Perceived sensory dimensions (PSDs) and perceived restorativeness scales (PRS). The research adopts both qualitative and quantitative analysis as a methodological approach. It follows a methodology that consists of three parts. First a critical review of relevant literature focusing on different theories related to health qualities of landscapes. Then the second part is identifying different health-promoting aspects and qualities of waterfront green areas. Finally, investigating the concluded qualities empirically and their impact on the health of its users using a case study research design for selected areas on the riverfront of the Nile in Greater Cairo Region (GCR). Accordingly, the study develops a framework to adopt and assess the health benefits of riverfront green areas. The work points out the potential of blue and green landscapes for achieving restorative qualities and enhancing health of residents in contemporary cities.

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