Overcrowding, noise and air pollution, long commutes and lack of daylight can take a huge toll on the Mental well-being of city-dwellers.
Written by a psychiatrist and public Health specialist, and an environMental psychologist with extensive experience of architectural practice, this much-needed work will prompt debate and inspire built environment students and professionals to think more about the positive potential of their designs for Mental well-being..
Establishing a blueprint for Urban Design for Mental health, it examines a range of strategies - from sensory architecture to place-making for creativity and community - and brings a genuinely evidence-based approach that will appeal to designers and planners, Health practitioners and researchers alike - and provide compelling insights for anyone who cares about how our surroundings affect us.
Restorative Cities explores a new way of designing cities, one which places Mental Health and wellness at the forefront.
With Mental healthcare services under increasing pressure, could a better approach to Urban Design and planning provide a solution? The restrictions faced by city residents around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought home just how much Urban Design can affect our Mental Health - and created an imperative to seize this opportunity.
Overcrowding, noise and air pollution, long commutes and lack of daylight can take a huge toll on the Mental well-being of city-dwellers
