People with access to green space are generally healthier, kinder, smarter, more effective, and more resilient.
We find stronger neighborhood social ties, and greater sense of community, more mutual trust and willingness to help others,” says Frances “Ming” Kuo, environment and behavior researcher at the University of Illinois.
“In less green environments, we find higher rates of aggression, violence, violent crime, and property crime—even after controlling for income and other differences,” she says. “We also find more evidence of loneliness and more individuals reporting inadequate social support.”
