Contact with nature on a day-to-day, hour-by- hour and minute-by-minute basis is central to our wellbeing as humans. Many studies have show that contact with nature, even just a green view from our window, is good for our mood and aids our recovery when we are ill. We need to green our towns and cities at every level, from our window boxes to the great parks, and maintain access in the countryside. We also need to respect the environment in the way we construct our homes to minimise carbon use and reduce the use of toxic materials.

3A) GREEN SPACE

Access to outdoor space both public and private, including parks and green spaces near at hand.

3B) INTERACTION

The extensive incorporation of trees, planting and biodiversity to offer everyone daily interaction with nature.

3C) GREEN HOMES

Developments and homes that minimise whole-life carbon in construction and materials, and energy demand in use, and that avoid toxic materials.

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Love where you live

David Cope, a Trustee of the National Park City Foundation, outlines how the UK city dwellers might benefit from National Park Cities. If there is…
Matthew Morgan
November 24, 2020