Dave-the-Flamingo t1_j4pf6yj wrote on January 17, 2023 at 9:37 AM

I’m glad that they are building the evidence to support this but I do feel a bit sad that it isn’t just obvious to all that “people happier and more relaxed when they have access to nature”.

bikesexually t1_j4t44kz wrote on January 18, 2023 at 1:49 AM

The even sadder part is that this has always been reflected in higher vs lower income neighborhoods. Houses near parks sell for far more and therefore the parks become less accessible for lower income folks. On top of that the amount spent on the park is often a reflection of property taxes in the area as if we all don't deserve natural spaces.

There's been studies that an increased density of trees in a neighborhood increases the happiness of its resident and the value of the homes by an average of $10,000.