The influence of the neighborhood physical environment on early child health and development: A review and call for research
This review examines evidence of the association between the neighborhood built
environment, green spaces and outdoor home area, and early (0–7 years) child health and …
environment, green spaces and outdoor home area, and early (0–7 years) child health and …
In search of causality: a systematic review of the relationship between the built environment and physical activity among adults
GR McCormack, A Shiell - International journal of behavioral nutrition and …, 2011 - Springer
Background Empirical evidence suggests that an association between the built environment
and physical activity exists. This evidence is mostly derived from cross-sectional studies that …
and physical activity exists. This evidence is mostly derived from cross-sectional studies that …
Built environment and social well-being: How does urban form affect social life and personal relationships?
K Mouratidis - Cities, 2018 - Elsevier
Personal relationships are among the most influential factors for achieving a happy life. Yet,
there is insufficient empirical evidence on the role of the built environment in social life and …
there is insufficient empirical evidence on the role of the built environment in social life and …
The contribution of local parks to neighbourhood social ties
A Kaźmierczak - Landscape and urban planning, 2013 - Elsevier
The social ties between the residents of urban neighbourhoods are in decline due to
changing work patterns, increased mobility and developments in communications …
changing work patterns, increased mobility and developments in communications …
Social contacts as a possible mechanism behind the relation between green space and health
This study explored whether social contacts are an underlying mechanism behind the
relationship between green space and health. We measured social contacts and health in …
relationship between green space and health. We measured social contacts and health in …
Quality or quantity? Exploring the relationship between Public Open Space attributes and mental health in Perth, Western Australia
J Francis, LJ Wood, M Knuiman, B Giles-Corti - Social science & medicine, 2012 - Elsevier
Mental health is a public health priority globally. Public Open Space (POS) may enhance
mental health by facilitating contact with nature and the development of supportive …
mental health by facilitating contact with nature and the development of supportive …
A systematic review of built environment and health
A Renalds, TH Smith, PJ Hale - Family & community health, 2010 - journals.lww.com
The built environment can be considered a foundation for health and wellness. This
structure, whether it be neighborhood layout or safe walking trails, impacts decisions relating …
structure, whether it be neighborhood layout or safe walking trails, impacts decisions relating …
The built environment and social capital: A systematic review
S Mazumdar, V Learnihan… - Environment and …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
A growing literature has indicated a relationship between social capital and certain aspects
of the built environment with contributions from various disciplines, including environmental …
of the built environment with contributions from various disciplines, including environmental …
Sense of community and its relationship with walking and neighborhood design
The aim of this study is to examine the association between sense of community, walking,
and neighborhood design characteristics. The current study is based on a sub-sample of …
and neighborhood design characteristics. The current study is based on a sub-sample of …
Neighborhood built environment and income: examining multiple health outcomes
There is growing interest in the relation of built environments to physical activity, obesity, and
other health outcomes. The purpose of the present study was to test associations of …
other health outcomes. The purpose of the present study was to test associations of …