Researchers and environmental epidemiologists at Belgium’s Hasselt University certainly think it’s the case. An analysis of 620 children aged seven to 15 found that they had a higher IQ of 2.6 points and scored 2 points lower […]
Green Space Positively Influences Mental Wellbeing
New research suggests that living within 300m of urban green space is associated with a greater sense of worth, life satisfaction and happiness. Research conducted by Newcastle University, the University of Warwick and the University […]
Who are your partners? #charity #thirdsector #planning #communities #partnership
Two recent RTPI blogposts have highlighted the current conversation about the relationship between built environment and wellbeing. Access (or lack thereof) to spaces, services and structures is a crucial issue for many who face the […]
We’re supporting the ‘healthy new towns’ pilots
Its great to hear that 10 new settlement will be test-beds for so-called ‘healthy new towns’. Even better news that one of our sites is part of the pilot! We’re supporting the detailed design of […]