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Nature

Access to nature is strongly linked to positive neighbourhood relationships and trust among community members.

Arch. Drawing: Modern Complex Grey on white. Shows green complex with rooftops. Text:

Windows to nature

Architectural Drawing of Modern Complex: Modern buildings with green spaces. Rooftop gardens, trees. 'ACTION: Experience nature.' Clear sky.

A chart titled 'Rationale: Experience Nature' shows that people are more satisfied and happy with homes that have views of trees compared to open space views. The chart cites studies by Holtan et al. (2015) and Kuo & Sullivan (2001).

Aromatic vegetation

Image of a man standing next to a lavender plant. Text overlay reads, 'Include aromatic vegetation to distinguish various environments. For example, lavender boosts feelings of calm in relaxation spaces.'

Text titled 'Rationale: Experience Nature' explains that a variety of plants can improve air quality, relaxation, and concentration. It cites a study by Ward Thompson et al. (2016).

Space and guidance

Text overlay on an image of a building reads: 'Action: Nature at various scales. Offer residents in apartments appropriate space as well as manuals for growing plants in their units and in semi-private areas.'

Text overlay on a white background reads: 'Gardening boosts physical and mental wellbeing. Older adults enjoy the greatest benefit from gardening. Programs around gardens bring people together.'

See + touch nature everywhere

Text on a slide titled ‘Action: Nature at various scales’ reads: 'Ensure that people can see or touch nature in their homes and in all areas of the development.'

A slide titled 'RATIONALE: Nature at various scales' with an image of two seniors and a child gardening together.

Biodiversity

A slide titled 'ACTION: Nature at various scales' showing two people sitting by an urban wetland park.

A text slide discussing the benefits of natural landscapes on social wellbeing in urban green spaces.

Walkability

Comfort