Abstract:
Nature manufactures mutually related systems, which are important to the survival of many species in the outside world. There is a need, now more than ever, for re-connection to the natural world. This necessity has led to the integration on a wider range of the concept of a ‘green city’. What is important to mention is that future studies should go beyond documenting benefits of urban green spaces on health to literally informing (UGS) planning and design.
This study highlights worldwide urban health issues and emphasizes the concept of a ‘green city’ in supporting and assuring a positive impact on the citizen’s well-being. The well-being of one individual is entirely associated with the surrounding environment. Therefore, the implementation of different green infrastructure typologies has immersed, especially in the last decade.
A comprehensive framework that illuminates the various elements, which have an effect on the overall well-being and health and the methodological difficulties involved, are required to follow this type of research. A thorough study of the literature was conducted to discover the potential effects of urban green spaces on the citizen’s overall experience, including the psychological, environmental, and social dimensions, within the city. As a means to conduct the study, a cross-sectional ‘survey’ approach is developed, as a way to better understand the citizens perception of ‘sustainable urban living’. The aim is to identify the best design approaches that boost and promote a healthy lifestyle within the city.
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Additionally, a crucial element is the identification of urban problems and finding the best solution, by integrating and implementing different typologies of green infrastructure. The findings not only provide important information for architects and urban designers for future design projects, but also it brings attention to crucial insights in developing and building spaces that support and foster the citizen’s mental and physical health.
