Shortcuts in urban green spaces: An analysis of incidental nature experiences associated with active mobility trips

Liu, Yu; Nora, Fagerholm; Skov-Petersen, Hans; Thomas, Beery; Margrethe, Wagner Anne; Stahl, Olafsson Anton

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2023.127873

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“…There are also challenges with this approach. As Liu et al (2023) noted, one of the challenges is that, nudging daily trips into green spaces requires the conversion of green to gray surfaces for i.e., bicycling lanes, which may disrupt the ecological connectivity to some degree. We envision future active mobility networks connected with green spaces, and propose that this is a long-term strategy requiring synergetic…”

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“…Re-occurring or daily routine trips within green space increase opportunities for people to have contact with nature, and frequent, high-level connection with nature has been shown to trigger further pro-environmental behaviors (Mayer et al, 2009;Tam, 2013;Liu et al, 2023). In this case, we can then expect a mobility modality shift from car to frequent usage of active mobility.…”

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“…However, we acknowledge that each city has different planning priorities, so does the agenda in terms of urban mobility and green space planning. Copenhagen has established rather advanced active mobility infrastructure and green spaces structures, with the culture of cycling, which offer the possibility of seeking nice experiences (Liu et al, 2023) and connecting with urban greenery during the daily trips. But, cities like Copenhagen, should not take existing conditions for granted, but should pursue synergetic approaches to address current health challenges.…”

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Double-layered health benefits: green space as a Third Place for everyday active mobility trips

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Front. Sustain. Cities

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The present paper addresses the timely need, across research and practice, to ask: how do we plan sustainable and healthier cities in a synergetic way for everyday life? Currently, urban dwellers are facing significant health challenges, especially physical inactivity. There is increasing awareness of the need to initiate active living strategies for urban dwellers to confront this challenge. Active mobility—walking and cycling—is the core of active living strategies and is promoted as both a type of physical activity and a mode of transport. However, uptake of active mobility faces many barriers, including lack of motivation and longer travel times. This paper unfolds the potential of green spaces as Third Places that can potentially counteract the challenges and in return, deliver double-layered health benefits. The sensory experiences provided by urban green spaces and associated health benefits have been largely investigated; yet, little is focused on how these experiences can be integrated as a part of daily living activities. This paper gives voice to everyday practice and discusses how these experiences can be utilized as planned motivations for the use of active mobility. This paper aims to contribute to the knowledge for future research and practice, and bring forward an open debate about healthier cities, which can bridge all related professions across urban sectors.

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