Landscape and urban design for health and well-being - using healing, sensory and therapeutic gardens

Publication Year

2015

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides design guidelines for creating green space using the example of therapeutic gardens to result in social, economic and environmental benefits, particularly in terms of health and well-being. Illustrated by global case studies showing how well designed green landscapes can positively benefit a range of users. Covers: urban space degradation; sustainable and healthy communities; cost-benefits of greening the urban environment; salutogenic design process; key design elements of inclusive design; funding sources; how and where to develop community green space.

Document History

Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.

Author

Souter-Brown, G.

ISBN

9780415843522

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