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From street trees to natural areas: retrofitting cities for human connectedness to nature

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  • Sarah P. Church

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This research is a response to a call for concern over a human–nature disconnect due to urban form that ignores, rather than embraces, nature and natural processes. Connectedness to nature contributes to well-being and is a precursor for environmentally responsible behavior. Integrating nature into urban landscapes might facilitate human–nature reconnection. This paper presents the results of an exploratory qualitative case study undertaken in Portland, Oregon in which I conducted 42 semi-structured interviews with community members. The results suggest that in order to address a human connection to nature at least two aspects of urban retrofit should be considered: (1) incorporate multiple scales and types of nature for multiple experiences; and (2) provide opportunities for hands on work in nature and personal control of space. As we retrofit both shrinking and growing cities in this era of uncertainty and change, this research offers insight into the creation of livable, nature-full cities.

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  • Sarah P. Church, 2018. "From street trees to natural areas: retrofitting cities for human connectedness to nature," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 61(5-6), pages 878-903, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:61:y:2018:i:5-6:p:878-903
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2018.1428182
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    1. Laura Pasca, 2022. "Pride and guilt as mediators in the relationship between connection to nature and pro-environmental intention," Climatic Change, Springer, vol. 175(1), pages 1-15, November.
    2. Luca Battisti & Lauranne Pille & Thomas Wachtel & Federica Larcher & Ina Säumel, 2019. "Residential Greenery: State of the Art and Health-Related Ecosystem Services and Disservices in the City of Berlin," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(6), pages 1-20, March.
    3. Miao Yue & Xinshuo Zhang & Junjie Zhang, 2024. "Biophilic Experience in High-Rise Residential Areas in China: Factor Structure and Validity of a Scale," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-19, March.
    4. Shruti Ashish Lahoti & Shalini Dhyani & Mesfin Sahle & Pankaj Kumar & Osamu Saito, 2024. "Exploring the Nexus between Green Space Availability, Connection with Nature, and Pro-Environmental Behavior in the Urban Landscape," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(13), pages 1-15, June.
    5. Alessio Russo, 2024. "Renaturing for Urban Wellbeing: A Socioecological Perspective on Green Space Quality, Accessibility, and Inclusivity," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(13), pages 1-16, July.

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