Public Open Space in Transition for Health and Well-being. Dealing with Undergoing Urban Change

Public Open Space in Transition for Health and Well-being. Dealing with Undergoing Urban Change volume addresses specific studies in urban design, environmental psychology and public health established that environment types such as 'green space' combined with 'green-blue' infrastructure, active mobility and facilities can bring measurable health outcomes. However, a series of criteria must be present to ensure that 'green-blue space' can work optimally. Easy accessibility, variation, safety can ensure inclusion and experience well-being. But such structures require to share surprising ways to point out their future potential in maximizing qualities in 'green-blue' public spaces. The book is divided in two parts: Part one - Waterfronts for culture change and well-being goes on to demonstrate how design along waterfronts can contribute to support the well-being of people and at the same time encourage urban quality. It provides strategies for designing along with diverse urban waterfront contexts with several methods and approaches. Significantly, looks at the increasing understanding on 'subjective well-being and happiness through the study of case studies with a look at future challenges. Part two - Enabling Urban and Social Environment with Good and Healthier opportunities begins by identifying concepts on health and well-being and then deals with emerging trends in the design of urban spaces to support well-being. It then goes to explain relationships on climate change and built environment discusses for behaviour change on social and cultural change for well-being prospects.