Greening metropolitan growth: integrating nature recreation, compactness and spaciousness in regional development planning

Methods for mapping recreational and social values in urban green spaces in the nordic countries and their comparative merits for urban planning

“…The main outcome is the provision of information about social life and recreational quality. The experience-world perspective has later inspired research efforts to adapt the method for addressing planning needs for providing nature recreation in urban areas characterized by tendencies to sprawl and densification (Ståhle & Caballero, 2010).…”

Assessment of the Role of Greenbelts in Environmental and Socio-Economic Development of Urban Areas in Southeast Nigeria

“…In African cities, it was reported that indigenous people understood the concept of greenbelts as they created all kinds of public and private open spaces, ranging from the village greens, town squares, sacred gardens and squares to royal gardens [47]. This was corroborated by Abdulkarim [26] who also explained that the concept of greenbelt is seen in most indigenous African cities in the form of open and green spaces that serve socio-cultural, religious, commercial and agricultural functions.…”

The Impact of Greenspace, Walking, and Cycling on the Health of Urban Residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study of London

“…Greenspaces are usually well integrated into the morphology of a city, and their density can be helpful or harmful to residents. On the one hand, lower levels of urban compactness, such as in Stockholm, were found to relate to residents' being overweight [50]. On the other hand, dense urban neighbourhoods tend to encourage walking, which in turn can reduce levels of obesity and overweight [51].…”

“…The likelihood of engaging in PA, such as walking, is connected to the availability of greenspace in urban areas [33,34]. Living in densely populated urban neighbourhoods has also been linked to walking, which can help reduce rates of obesity and overweight [50]. Furthermore, the popularity of bike sharing in London has been found to be significant in promoting physical activity [52].…”