The rapid growth and redevelopment sweeping U.S. cities has renewed interest in the impact of urban design on public health, including mental well-being. Creating green neighborhoods won't just address mental health. Every neighborhood should include beautiful parks, greenways, and other outdoor spaces where people can build physical and mental health. The creation of green neighborhoods requires sophisticated siting analysis using computer mapping tools to assure that we make investment in the highest need locations. The potential economic payback in improved public health would be immense.

Source: Huffington Post September 27, 2016 01:30 UTC