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Visual amenity – Why beautiful places make people happy

Visual amenity – Why beautiful places make people happy

by rebekka | Jun 27, 2016 | Uncategorized

When it comes to defining what makes people happy, Richard Layard is probably one of the most cited researchers. Layard suggests that there are seven main factors – ‘the big seven’ – influencing adult happiness. These factors are income and...
Getting active – The benefits of investing in active transport systems

Getting active – The benefits of investing in active transport systems

by rebekka | Jun 22, 2016 | Uncategorized

Active transport generally refers to all human powered modes of transport, including walking and cycling, and all variants such as wheelchair, scooter, skateboard, and rollerblade use. Some resources also consider public transport as a form of active transport....
Getting inspired – Five exciting urban parks around the globe

Getting inspired – Five exciting urban parks around the globe

by rebekka | Jun 20, 2016 | Uncategorized

We all know Central Park, Hyde Park and Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden, but there are lots of other exciting and unique urban parks around the globe. Here are five examples, all with distinct features and characteristics, so let’s get some inspiration for...
Belonging – Why creating a sense of place matters

Belonging – Why creating a sense of place matters

by rebekka | Jun 7, 2016 | Uncategorized

The term ‘sense of place’ has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years, but what does it actually mean? And why does it matter? If you don’t know where you are, you don’t know who you are. (1) – This quote by the US American novelist...
Urban parks – How greener cities improve health and wellbeing

Urban parks – How greener cities improve health and wellbeing

by rebekka | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorized

Several studies have shown that green spaces in urban areas have a positive effect on the wellbeing and quality of life of people living and working nearby. Hence, it is not surprising that the most liveable and also some of the most famous cities in the world are...

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