and the associated health and well-being benefits for residents living next to parks. The significance of this matter has been further underscored, particularly in the aftermath of the panic induced by theCovid-19pandemic. However, the present moment once again highlights the influence of our urba...
So, are YOU ready to get back in the water? According to theCenters for Disease Control, COVID-19 is unlikely to spread in pools where the water is treated with chlorine and bromine. We'll continue to update this story as more details become available. SOURCES:CDC.gov;Patch.comviaGlouces...
this study sought to: (1) understand how COVID-19 has affected children’s engagement in physical activity; and (2) identify strategies that can support children’s return to physical activity programming in public
Notes Park features included trails, paths, open spaces, swimming pools, playgrounds, sports fields, and skating areas. Park amenities are aspects that contribute to the attractiveness of a park. The observed park amenities included places to sit, ponds/lakes, drinking fountains, picnic areas, vend...
see and hear their neighbours. Investigating the use of green space, the authors in [66] found that spending time in public green spaces can reduce loneliness and increase neighbourhood social cohesion. The critical role of quality green spaces has also been highlighted during COVID lockdowns, ...
This paper reports the results of an exploratory study carried out in Birjand, Iran, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the study was to explore the behavioral change in the use and the motivation to visit a green space (public or private) during the pandemic as...