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With lockdown measures in cities across the world, residents are often still allowed to exercise outside as long as they keep safe distance from others.
SEI did a study in Thailand’s northeastern city of Udon Thani about the benefits of green spaces for urban dwellers.
SEI Senior Research Fellow, Diane Archer was quoted in this Thomson Reuters Foundation article about how crucial open spaces are in cities.
“We know the important role that green spaces and trees can play in shade and cooling, reducing flood risk and maintaining biodiversity,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation on Tuesday.
“But these spaces are important for relaxation and exercise, too. A walk in the park can be vital to mental health and reducing stress levels in this challenging time,” she said.
Initiative / This initiative investigates how rapidly growing cities affect residents' wellbeing and how this interacts with the overall health of city systems.
Perspective / What does a healthy and liveable city look like? This initiative is working with residents of the Northern Thailand city of Udon Thani to find out.
Feature / Udon Thani in Northern Thailand is a rapidly developing small city that is planning ahead to ensure its growth is green and sustainable.
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