If you live in a city where there are many green spaces and, in general, a well-finished street furniture, you are happier. Word of the scientists of the Urban Realities Lab at the University of Waterloo who explain why in a new study.
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If you live in a city where there are many green spaces and, in general, a well-finished street furniture, you are happier. Word of the scientists of the Urban Realities Lab at the University of Waterloo who explain why in a new study.
That living in close contact with nature brings benefits to the mood and mind is certainly not new, but there is not always the possibility of escaping, which is why green spaces in the city can help us to better live our daily lives.
A study published in the journal Cities & Health now says that nature and a colorful and well-kept street furniture can increase social relationships and affect happiness. But not only that, it would also be a question of trust in strangers.
Other studies have already shown that green improves the brain reactions of the elderly and improves the cognitive development of our children, thus positively influencing the quality and duration of life.
Researchers are now convinced that green cities also have citizens who are not only happier, but also more likely to create bonds and friendships.
A systematic review
During the study, the volunteers visited Vancouver's West End neighborhood and were then asked to fill out a questionnaire. From the responses it emerged that green was associated with subjective well-being and sociability among citizens. Cross-checks were then made with the residents of green and more urbanized areas and the result was the same. Parks and small neighborhood areas thus contribute to mitigating social isolation.
"Something as simple as adding greenery to a concrete lane or painting a rainbow walkway could help enrich urban public spaces," Hanna Negami, lead author of the study.
We have been supporting it for some time, we hope that sooner or later every municipal administration will follow the example of those who have embraced a green philosophy.
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Dominella Trunfio
