Green Streets Social and Aesthetic Aspects (original) (raw)

2018

Abstract

The living environment has widely recognized consequences on the well-being of city-dwellers. Green streets, integrated in a network of parks and green space, can increase liveability of everyday landscapes and the health of residents, supporting and stimulating physical and psychological benefits. Greenways, in fact, are key infrastructures for the practice of physical activity and consequently have an important function of the reduction of diseases caused by a sedentary lifestyle. Beyond promoting exercise, a number of studies have proved that the perception of green and vegetation may have intrinsic qualities, which enhance psychological well-being. Moreover, green streets can increase social cohesion and social justice in urban contexts, counteracting health inequalities related to income deprivation, and supporting the recreational value of urban contexts.

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