Having strong social support systems and a network of friends are crucial to any individual’s physical and mental well-being. While technology has effectively bridged communication among friends and families that live in different cities, states, or even countries, a study with the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Index reported that …
According to a study by the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University, playing a musical instrument might help to improve one’s cognitive abilities in old age. Individuals who played at least one musical instrument during their childhood or teenage years were found to have a slightly more enhanced processing …
The Inquirer wrote an article about the first Philly Tree Plan released by Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation. This plan will focus on planting trees over 10 years to increase the city’s canopy to 30%. Currently, street trees make up 10% of the city’s canopy. The key goal of this plan …
Based on various research, Bloomberg writes that data has shown that during the pandemic, many American women have left their jobs. By the end of 2020, the share of female workforce is at its lowest level since 1987. Reasons for resignation include exhaustion, receiving little to no support from companies, …
Happy Cities reports that according to a 2021 survey, more than 1 in 10 Canadians feel lonely always or often. This has led to the question of how urban spaces are designed. Various studies have proved that walkable neighbourhoods, accessibility to community spaces, green spaces, and public transit can reduce …
A study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that the implementation of green corridors throughout the City of Barcelona resulted in a reduction in mental disorder cases. This research assessed the mental health impacts of the City’s Green Axes strategy to enhance public space areas with greenery. …
Walking has long since been the favored pastime of many renowned philosophers and writers. From Henry David Thoreau to William Wordsworth, many creative minds have recognized this connection between going for walks and the ability to pen down great ideas. But is there a science to this seemingly intuitive link? …
An article from Politico discusses the effects of green adaptation in the Superblocks of Barcelona. These Superblocks focus on improving green space in three small neighbourhoods that once accommodated cars instead of people. The green development of the Superblocks greatly increased residents' rest, and socialization. It also lessened their exposure …
A new research from the University of Waterloo and McGill University indicates that a small percentage of financial landlords, such as private equity firms and institutional investors, own approximately one in eight Montreal rentals. This is four times more than what was previously thought. The research used a combination of …
Walkability is highly desired in neighbourhoods as it can lead to higher housing values, decreased rates of violent crime, obesity, premature death and long-term memory loss. Walkable neighbourhoods often encourage higher levels of creativity and civic engagement. California Polytechnic State University conducted research within the San Francisco Bay Area and …