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Memorial design can have an impact on war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A study surveyed 62 Vietnam War combat veterans with PTSD before and after visiting Maya Lin’s famous memorial. Veterans...

Watkins, Nicholas, Frances Cole, and Sue Weidemann. (2010). The war memorial as healing environment: The psychological effect of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Vietnam War combat veterans’ posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Environment and Behavior 42(3), 351-375.

An Australian study shows that wildlife tunnels effectively restore habitat continuity and population processes, but do not completely eliminate the effects of roads. Therefore, analysis and modeling of population...

Van der Ree, Rodney, Dean Heinze, Michael McCarthy, and Ian Mansergh. (2009). Wildlife tunnel enhances population viability. Ecology and Society. 14(2), 7.

In a study of businesses on walkable main streets in three Massachusetts towns, businesses that were used as third places (a place of refuge where people can regularly visit and commune with friends, neighbors...

Mehta, Vikas, and Jennifer K. Bosson. (2009). Third Places and the Social Life of the Street. Environment and Behavior 42(6), 779-805.

In a study of physically inactive adults in New South Wales, Australia, interesting scenery, including neighborhood aesthetics and greenery, and good street lighting at night, correlated with an increased amount of...

Merom, Dafna, Adrian Bauman, Philayrath Phongsavan, Ester Cerin, Mazen Kassis, Wendy Brown, Ben J. Smith, and Chris Rissel. (2009). Can a motivational intervention overcome an unsupportive environment for walking – findings from the Step-by-Step Study. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 38(2), 137-146.

A study in Melbourne, Australia compared invertebrate species richness and diversity in streetside bioretention swales, garden beds, and lawn-type planting strips. Bioretention swales contained the greatest species...

Kazemi, Fatemeh, Simon Beecham, and Joan Gibbs. (2009). Streetscale bioretention basins in Melbourne and their effect on local biodiversity. Ecological Engineering, 35(10), 1454-1465.

A study in Philadelphia estimated that 196 premature, heat-related fatalities could be avoided over a 40-year period if a 50% Low Impact Development approach (runoff from 50% of impervious surface in the city is...

Stratus Consulting. (2009). A Triple Bottom Line Assessment of Traditional and Green Infrastructure Options for Controlling CSO Events in Philadelphia’s Watersheds. Office of Watersheds, City of Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia, PA.

A nationwide analysis in the Netherlands suggests that feelings of social safety are generally higher in areas with larger amounts of vegetated space. Highly urban areas are the exception, where reduced visibility...

Maas, Jolanda, Peter Spreeuwenberg, Marijke Van Winsum-Westra, Robert A. Verheij, Sjerp de Vries, and Peter P. Groenewegen. (2009). Is green space in the living environment associated with people’s feelings of social safety? Environment and Planning, A 41(7), 1763-1777.

Rainfall simulations in Spain indicated that vegetation may increase soil infiltration rates. Experimenters observed locally higher infiltration rates (preferential flow) around the roots of shrubs due to the...

Van Schaik, N. Loes M. B. (2009). Spatial variability of infiltration patterns related to site characteristics in a semi-arid watershed. Catena, 78(1), 36-47.

Properties within 3 blocks of New York's Central Park received a premium of approximately 18% per lot square foot compared to similar properties within a larger area surrounding the park, according to a 2009 study...

Appleseed Inc. Valuing Central Park’s Contribution to New York’s Economy. 2009.

Economic activity associated with Manhattan's Central Park -- including tax revenues from visitor spending, park operations and increased real estate values -- generated about $656 million in New York City tax...

Appleseed Inc. (2009). Valuing Central Park’s Contribution to New York’s Economy.

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