According to Swanwick, green spaces are classified into different categories and different purposes: enjoying the environment; social activities; get away from stressors; “walking activities, including …show more content…
Green corridors have been used in urban planning to network green space and support (Pauleit et al). This will allow accessibility for recreational uses of green spaces. For this reason, planners make efforts regulating green spaces, making them accessible and safe by nature conservation and user friendly. Urban communities that are experiencing high density have further degraded ecology and caused urban sprawl. Because of these concerns, national policies for sustainable development are being applied by the European Union (Pauleit et al). The standards of protecting green spaces have been acknowledged in Europe, but need to be mentioned in other countries as …show more content…
According to Singh et al, case studies have shown that positive public health was associated to workers that moved from conventional buildings to green office buildings. Green Buildings being the underlying factor for workers’ productivity and improved public health in “reductions in perceived absenteeism and work hours affected by asthma, respiratory allergies, depression, and stress” (Singh et al). Since this study associates green buildings to successful work ethic, offices can implement natural projects to building with the application of LEED projects that have made green spaces possible for the well-being of the economy and the people. Such green methods that are effective are green roofs and natural air ventilation that can enter buildings so that the odors and air quality can be cleared, especially with the provision of plants that need minimum maintenance. Also, the natural lighting and trees intended in facilities connects people to greenery and have people more aware about conserving resources. It gives a sense of the biophilia in which people have a strong bond with nature. Improving indoor air quality also helps those that suffer from respiratory problems and improve cognitive development. These green methods create an adaptable and effective environment for people and