Urban Green Spaces: Enhancing the Environment and Human Well-being

Gnanzou, D

Urban Green Spaces: Enhancing the Environment and Human Well-being

Authors: Gnanzou, D

Published: 2025-01-07 17:39:47.456

Abstract

Urban green spaces provide an important function in enhancing the quality of the environment while promoting human well-being. This paper explores their manifold benefits, including biodiversity support, improvement of air quality, climate regulation, enhancing physical and mental health, and social cohesion. Applying a qualitative methodology, it integrates insights from literature reviews, case studies, and expert interviews. Key findings suggest that strategically planned urban green spaces can contribute greatly to ecological resilience. The need for interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusive policies in balancing urban growth with ecological preservation is necessary. Future studies should address long-term impacts and scalability of green space initiatives to diverse urban contexts.

Keywords

Green infrastructure, Urban resilience, Community engagement, Policy frameworks, Ecological preservation

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Gnanzou, D, (2025-01-07 17:39:47.456). Urban Green Spaces: Enhancing the Environment and Human Well-being. Abhi International Journal of Environment Science, Volume f5B5cOOjLL4Zuntj6UL9, Issue 1.

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