Nature-based solutions, ecosystem services, disservices, and impacts on well-being in urban environments

Pereira, Paulo; Yin, Caichun; Ting, Hua

doi:10.1016/j.coesh.2023.100465

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“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of 2 urban parks, Shano Park and Zaribar Waterfront Park, as nature-based solutions for mental health and well-being based on the experiences and perceptions of the residents of Marivan City. The overall findings of this research are in line with previous studies in the field of positive effects of urban green spaces on mental health and well-being (van denBosch and Sang 2017; Vujcic et al 2017;MacKinnon et al 2019;Kolokotsa et al 2020;Coventry et al 2021;Sohaib et al 2022;Pereira et al 2023;Singh et al 2023). The practical significance of this research lies in its potential to inform urban park design and management practices.…”

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“…Recent studies using a nature-based solutions approach suggest that urban green spaces are very effective in improving mental health and well-being by alleviating stress, depression, and anxiety (van den Bosch and Sang 2017;Vujcic et al 2017;MacKinnon et al 2019;Kolokotsa et al 2020;Coventry et al 2021;Sohaib et al 2022;Pereira et al 2023;Singh et al 2023). As urban green spaces are essential sources of mental and physical well-being for residents and can have a significant impact on leisure and mobility (Tyrväinen et al 2005;Han and Hyun 2019;Grigoletto et al 2023), much research has been conducted on the role of urban parks for well-being and mental health, but these studies are not yet sufficient.…”

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Effects of Nature-Based Solutions on Mental Well-Being—The Case of Urban Parks in Marivan, Iran

Rastkhadiv,

Hami,

Pouya

2024

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The importance of urban parks for improving the quality of life of residents is becoming increasingly clear as people interact less and less with nature. Urban parks should be designed to have a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of citizens through the provision of high-quality facilities and services. Nevertheless, there are differences in the influencing factors in urban parks. Nowadays, urban parks as the lungs of cities are considered important destinations for citizens to get rid of stress and mental fatigue. Therefore, it is important to understand what factors contribute to people feeling mentally better and improving their well-being. Based on people’s experiences and opinions, the present study aims to investigate how urban parks as nature-based solutions in Marivan City, Iran, especially the green infrastructure and its elements in Shano and Zaribar Parks, contribute to respondent’s mental health and overall well-being. The necessary data for this study were collected from 277 respondents using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was randomly distributed both in person and online. The questions were categorized based on 3 indicators directly related to mental health and well-being: perceptual, visual, and functional. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling in Smart-PLS software. Results indicate that the perceptual, visual, and functional indicators in Marivan’s urban parks have a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of residents. Among these indicators, the visual indicator has shown the highest level of influence.

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Effects of Nature-Based Solutions on Mental Well-Being—The Case of Urban Parks in Marivan, Iran

Rastkhadiv,

Hami,

Pouya

2024

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“…One recognized impact that NbSs, especially green infrastructures (GIs) have on cities is decreasing negative effects from urban heat islands (UHI), with their integration understood as an effective climate mitigation strategy leading to a more sustainable development of cities, better ecological ecosystems and increased human well-being [36][37][38][39][40]. A nationally funded research project in Bucharest, REDBHI (2013-2017), also came to similar conclusions [41].…”

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Adapting Street Profile Design by Using Nature-Based Solutions in New Neighbourhoods and the Retrofit of Buildings

Ibric,

Bostenaru Dan,

Crăciun

2024

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The aim of this paper is to analyse ways to upgrade the existing urban and architectural features in the built environment by incorporating and enhancing the use of nature-based solutions (NbSs) in relation to the city of Bucharest, which lacks green spaces mapping and quality studies and literature. The paper draws a comparison between the design elements used in other cities, namely Lisbon, Vienna and Rome. These are also analysed and compared in relation to the integration in a mixed urban development plan for a research-to-business neighbourhood design competition in Măgurele, situated near Bucharest. A matrix of five criteria is used for the analysis: historical context, urban context, nature versus design, use and climate context. In Lisbon, examples range from new green walls, modern green Mediterranean courtyards, NbS in scaffolding and temporary walls, the placing of Miradores around the city to green-and-healthy marketing tools for restaurants. For Vienna, a street is being remodelled in an innovative way using independent green infrastructure designs in existing retrofitted parking units, hotels and residential constructions. For Bucharest, emergent pop-up, small scale, bottom-up solutions push the city’s urban fabric beyond the greyish look of socialist-communist background and eclectic late 19th, early 20th century built heritage. For Măgurele, different versions of a modern neighbourhood and street profile design issues are analysed, using 3D renderings that incorporate NbS at various insertion scales. Existing example cases showcase new dimensions and toolsets of the adaptation of the urban fabric based on a more ecosystem-based approach of architectural-urban research by design, as possible instruments that facilitate a Green Transition in urban settings. Covering more cities in the future would add to the impact and contribution of this study.

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“…This multidimensional approach highlights the multifaceted benefits and potential of brownfield sites for enhancing urban sustainability, and public health and addressing climate change challenges. The most prominent and advocated aspect in recent years is the potential multiple benefits generated by NBS-based remediation of polluted areas [ [155] , [156] ]. Its significant contributory role towards the sustainable economic, ecological, and integrated comprehensive values of brownfields is highlighted [ [157] , [158] , [159] ].…”

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Brownfield-related studies in the context of climate change: A comprehensive review and future prospects

Wan,

Chen,

Liu

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Heliyon

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Nature-based solutions, ecosystem services, disservices, and impacts on well-being in urban environments

Cited by 17 publications

References 66 publications

Effects of Nature-Based Solutions on Mental Well-Being—The Case of Urban Parks in Marivan, Iran

Effects of Nature-Based Solutions on Mental Well-Being—The Case of Urban Parks in Marivan, Iran

Adapting Street Profile Design by Using Nature-Based Solutions in New Neighbourhoods and the Retrofit of Buildings

Brownfield-related studies in the context of climate change: A comprehensive review and future prospects

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