This paper considers the relationship between biophilia and wellbeing in a sample of users of urban green spaces in the city of Porto (Portugal) as a case study. The biophilia hypothesis is explored through the responses of 131 participants in a survey. Users of urban green spaces valued their provision of quiet and shade, with a high diversity of plant species and tranquillity. The survey also found that being...
Frequentar ou contemplar um espaço verde promove a saúde física e mental, aumenta a cooperação e motiva os comportamentos a favor do ambiente [2]. A existência de espaços verdes nas cidades tem efeitos positivos sobre a biodiversidade, consistindo num sumidouro de CO2 e ajudando a regular a temperatura urbana, que tende a aumentar nas épocas estivais e com o aquecimento global. Algumas das questões essenciais p...
This paper considers the relationship between biophilia and well-being in a sample of users of urban green spaces in the city of Porto (Portugal) as a case study. The biophilia hypothesis is explored through the responses of 131 participants in a survey. Users of urban green spaces valued their provision of quiet and shade, with a high diversity of plant species and tranquillity. The survey also found that bein...