The work that follows aims at evaluating the urban area/neighborhood of“Agios Konstantinos”in the city of Larissa to the extent that it meets the criteria of green-sustainable design,as these criteria are included i...The work that follows aims at evaluating the urban area/neighborhood of“Agios Konstantinos”in the city of Larissa to the extent that it meets the criteria of green-sustainable design,as these criteria are included in the LEED-Neighborhood Development system methodology.The above methodology encodes the most important elements for green urban planning and provides a quantitative assessment system with key axes those of“smart location and connectivity”,“neighborhood model and plan”and“green infrastructure and buildings”.Nowadays,there is an ongoing debate on urban space and its problems.All urban elements,such as those of the built-structured environment,its open-public areas and its natural elements formulate the urban plot.At the same time,human activities greatly affect both the plot and the living conditions.Environmental issues are often disregarded in urban space and its planning process with damaging effects on cities and,more general,on urban settlements.The advantages and benefits of formally including environmental considerations in urban planning and integrating them into urban development strategies are many,as two of the most important“urban problems”are those of the gradual deterioration and degradation of the area’s microclima and the excessive consumption of energy resources.展开更多
文章从邻里尺度出发,检索3个数据库(Web of Science、Pubmed、Scopus)10年来邻里绿地与心理健康的研究性文献,对达到筛选要求的51篇文献的研究方法、研究结果进行统计分析,在梳理城市邻里空间范围、邻里绿地特征、社会背景与心理健康相...文章从邻里尺度出发,检索3个数据库(Web of Science、Pubmed、Scopus)10年来邻里绿地与心理健康的研究性文献,对达到筛选要求的51篇文献的研究方法、研究结果进行统计分析,在梳理城市邻里空间范围、邻里绿地特征、社会背景与心理健康相关性关系的基础上,进一步总结出以居民心理健康为导向的邻里绿地空间规划启示为:对于邻里绿地空间规划,需要综合邻里100~500 m、500~800 m、800~1600 m范围内绿地特征,关注绿道等线性绿地、大型休闲绿地的建设,关注劣势群体聚集区域的绿地规划;对于存量提升的绿地规划,需要优化邻里整体空间的植物结构、丰富植被种类,关注绿地内部品质,尤其重视口袋公园、街道空间的质量提升。未来需要增加纵向研究、绿地量化特征比较研究,以及绿地解释机制关系研究。展开更多
Childhood obesity,an escalating global health challenge,is intricately linked to the built environment in which children live,learn,and play.This review and perspective examined the multifaceted relationship between t...Childhood obesity,an escalating global health challenge,is intricately linked to the built environment in which children live,learn,and play.This review and perspective examined the multifaceted relationship between the built environment and childhood obesity,offering insights into potential interventions for prevention.Factors such as urbanization,access to unhealthy food options,sedentary behaviors,and socioeconomic disparities are critical contributors to this complex epidemic.Built environment encompasses the human-modified spaces such as homes,schools,workplaces,and urban areas.These settings can influence children’s physical activity levels,dietary habits,and overall health.The built environment can be modified to prevent childhood obesity by enhancing active transportation through the development of safe walking and cycling routes,creating accessible and inviting green spaces and play areas,and promoting healthy food environments by regulating fast-food outlet density.School design is another area for intervention,with a focus on integrating outdoor spaces and facilities that promote physical activity and healthy eating.Community engagement and education in reinforcing healthy behaviors is necessary,alongside the potential of technology and innovation in encouraging physical activity among children.Policy and legislative support are crucial for sustaining these efforts.In conclusion,addressing the built environment in the fight against childhood obesity requires the need for a comprehensive,multipronged approach that leverages the built environment as a tool for promoting healthier lifestyles among children,ultimately paving the way for a healthier,more active future generation.展开更多
文摘The work that follows aims at evaluating the urban area/neighborhood of“Agios Konstantinos”in the city of Larissa to the extent that it meets the criteria of green-sustainable design,as these criteria are included in the LEED-Neighborhood Development system methodology.The above methodology encodes the most important elements for green urban planning and provides a quantitative assessment system with key axes those of“smart location and connectivity”,“neighborhood model and plan”and“green infrastructure and buildings”.Nowadays,there is an ongoing debate on urban space and its problems.All urban elements,such as those of the built-structured environment,its open-public areas and its natural elements formulate the urban plot.At the same time,human activities greatly affect both the plot and the living conditions.Environmental issues are often disregarded in urban space and its planning process with damaging effects on cities and,more general,on urban settlements.The advantages and benefits of formally including environmental considerations in urban planning and integrating them into urban development strategies are many,as two of the most important“urban problems”are those of the gradual deterioration and degradation of the area’s microclima and the excessive consumption of energy resources.
文摘Childhood obesity,an escalating global health challenge,is intricately linked to the built environment in which children live,learn,and play.This review and perspective examined the multifaceted relationship between the built environment and childhood obesity,offering insights into potential interventions for prevention.Factors such as urbanization,access to unhealthy food options,sedentary behaviors,and socioeconomic disparities are critical contributors to this complex epidemic.Built environment encompasses the human-modified spaces such as homes,schools,workplaces,and urban areas.These settings can influence children’s physical activity levels,dietary habits,and overall health.The built environment can be modified to prevent childhood obesity by enhancing active transportation through the development of safe walking and cycling routes,creating accessible and inviting green spaces and play areas,and promoting healthy food environments by regulating fast-food outlet density.School design is another area for intervention,with a focus on integrating outdoor spaces and facilities that promote physical activity and healthy eating.Community engagement and education in reinforcing healthy behaviors is necessary,alongside the potential of technology and innovation in encouraging physical activity among children.Policy and legislative support are crucial for sustaining these efforts.In conclusion,addressing the built environment in the fight against childhood obesity requires the need for a comprehensive,multipronged approach that leverages the built environment as a tool for promoting healthier lifestyles among children,ultimately paving the way for a healthier,more active future generation.
