Urban planning and health in all policies: the health impact of green space interventions in cities
The geographical, environmental, and sociocultural characteristics of cities impact residents' health and well-being. Modern cities, while beneficial for people, also face high air and noise pollution, urban heat, and limited green spaces. These conditions promote sedentary lifestyles, exacerba...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis doctoral |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | CBUC, CESCA |
| Repositorio: | TDR. Tesis Doctorales en Red |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:www.tdx.cat:10803/693443 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10803/693443 |
| Access Level: | acceso embargado |
| Palabra clave: | Green spaces Urban planning Health impact assessment Urban health Equity Espais verds Planificació urbana Avaluació de l'impacte en salut Salut urbana Equitat 614 |
| Sumario: | The geographical, environmental, and sociocultural characteristics of cities impact residents' health and well-being. Modern cities, while beneficial for people, also face high air and noise pollution, urban heat, and limited green spaces. These conditions promote sedentary lifestyles, exacerbate socioeconomic disparities, and contribute to stress and mental health problems, leading to further diseases and premature deaths. Quantifying these impacts provides evidence for policy-makers, contributing to the development of more sustainable, healthy, and equitable urban planning. In this context, urban greening can enhance environmental quality, and foster active transport, physical activity, and social interactions in cities. This thesis assessed the health impacts of insufficient green spaces in about 1000 European cities, analyzed socioenvironmental inequalities in six cities, estimated the health and economic benefits of a greening plan in Barcelona, and identified priority areas for intervention using multi-criteria decision analysis. The findings highlighted a significant health burden from limited green spaces, varying by city and socioeconomic group, and demonstrated the benefits of real-life greening policies. Future greening initiatives should be tailored to local contexts and aligned with broader policies to maximize co-benefits and reduce inequalities. |
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