Abstract Purpose of Review Recent reports of a “loneliness epidemic” in the USA are
growing along with a robust evidence base that suggests that loneliness and social isolation …

Background and purpose A growing body of evidence documents multiple ways in which
land use and transportation investments influence health. To date, most evidence linking the …

Rationale The effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on mental health is a major concern
worldwide. Measuring the impacts, however, is difficult because of a lack of data that tracks …

Lack of maintenance on vacant neighborhood lots is associated with higher levels of
depression, anxiety, and stress for nearby residents. Overgrown grasses and dense brush …

In the past decades, trees were considered roadside hazard. Street trees were removed to
provide clear zone and improve roadside safety. Nowadays, street trees are considered to …

Growing evidence suggests that maternal experiences of stress shape children's functional
brain activity in the first years of life. Individuals living in poverty are more likely to …

Neighborhoods have profound impacts on children and families. Using structural equation
modeling and data from 4,898 children in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study …

Proximity to green areas makes a positive impact on citizens' life quality. Sustainability
principles generally govern modern urban public park design. This paper proposes a novel …

Scholars and planners have emphasized the importance of community spaces to enhance
social capital in neighborhoods. This study extends the previous literature examining the …

The purpose of our paper is to characterize the social pillar using the three criteria of social
cohesion, equity and safety. Alongside this characterization we develop a policy framework …