"(...) A mature tree transpires up to 450 litres of moisture a day, the equivalent of five room-sized air conditioners left on for 19 hours. A tree-lined street has only 10-15 per cent of the dust
of a street without trees: it is also 6-10° C cooler.
But nature’s effects go far beyond this. Post-operative patients who have a view of trees rather than blank walls recover faster, and need fewer drugs, than those who do not. Plants measurably reduce the anxiety felt by hospital patients. Prisoners who can see countryside from their cells suffer less illness. “Green time” relieves the symptoms of hyperactive children.(..)
of a street without trees: it is also 6-10° C cooler.
But nature’s effects go far beyond this. Post-operative patients who have a view of trees rather than blank walls recover faster, and need fewer drugs, than those who do not. Plants measurably reduce the anxiety felt by hospital patients. Prisoners who can see countryside from their cells suffer less illness. “Green time” relieves the symptoms of hyperactive children.(..)
(..) Compact cities ....
As countless studies show, and counter-urbanisation has comprehensively demonstrated,
people want space, gardens, low-rise dwellings, a view of nature and greenery. They are getting, at best and with a few honourable exceptions, monotonous estates with smaller rooms and tiny gardens; at worst, multi-storey apartment blocks without green space. (..)"
people want space, gardens, low-rise dwellings, a view of nature and greenery. They are getting, at best and with a few honourable exceptions, monotonous estates with smaller rooms and tiny gardens; at worst, multi-storey apartment blocks without green space. (..)"
Living for the City. A new agenda for green cities. Edited by Jesse Norman
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