Quantifying the Well-Being Benefits of Urban Green Space
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A quasi-real time approach is used to investigate the relative influence of urban green space on individual’s experienced well-being. Using a diary-style survey instrument (the Day Reconstruction Method; Kahneman et al., 2004) combined with personal GPS trackers, the influence that visual exposure to natural and urban features has on the emotional experiences of everyday trips and activities is explored. Controlling for a number of coincident effects, such as activities, interaction with others and time of day, it is found that exposure to green space has a positive influence upon experienced wellbeing. This study is concluded by considering the implications for planning of urban environments and the use of experienced well-being measures within policy formulation and decision making.
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