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Abstract: The presence of nature in urban areas has great potential to
influence health and community well-being. This thesis explores connections between green
infrastructure and health and community well-being in urban areas, and presents a Guide to
Green Infrastructure for Health and Community Well-being intended for planners and public
health professionals. The Guide envisions how a multi-... read morepurpose green infrastructure approach
could be used to affect three indicators of health and community well-being: urban
microclimate and built environment, mental health, and social capital and community
cohesion. It provides background information and evidence on green infrastructure and
connections to health, suggests strategies for implementation, and includes suggested
resources for further information. This thesis and Guide seek to raise awareness of broad
potential benefits of green infrastructure and aim ultimately to promote green
infrastructure as a viable strategy to improve health and community well-being and serve a
functional purpose in the urban environment.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2013.
Submitted to the Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and
Planning.
Advisor: Ann Rappaport.
Committee: Mary Davis.
Keywords: Urban planning, and Sustainability.read less
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