{"title":"Research Note: The types of plants in the window view matter in predicting neighborhood satisfaction and different aspects of wellbeing","authors":"Sara Hadavi","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105451","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105451","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research explores how different types of plants visible from the window exhibit weaker or stronger connections with certain aspects of wellbeing and neighborhood satisfaction in residential settings. It also examines the indirect effects of the view of different green elements on wellbeing through the mediation of neighborhood satisfaction. To explore these associations, a survey was conducted to collect data on (1) the likelihood of seeing tree canopies, shrubs, and flowerbeds from home windows, (2) two aspects of neighborhood satisfaction (satisfaction with the amount of green features, and satisfaction with the quality of public spaces), and (3) three aspects of mental wellbeing (Attentional Function Index, Positive and Negative Affect, and Social Connectedness) as well as the average of these three aspects representing overall wellbeing. Using the survey data (n = 434) collected in parts of four community areas in Chicago, IL, Pearson correlations, standard linear regression modelling, and mediation analyses were conducted in SPSS. Unlike views of tree canopies and flowerbeds, the view of shrubs showed a positive association with overall wellbeing. The view of tree canopies was the predictor of attentional functioning, while the view of shrubs predicted positive and negative affect. Satisfaction with the quality of public space partially mediated the associations between the view of plants from the window (particularly, the view of shrubs) and overall wellbeing. More specifically, the role of the view of tree canopies in predicting attentional functioning was found to be partially mediated by satisfaction with the quality of public spaces. In addition to contributing to the literature, these findings offer valuable insights into the planning and design of outdoor spaces visible from the windows in residential areas and other campuses, tailored to the needs of the building occupants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105451"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144606126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hong Wei , Bin Chen , Yi Yin , Shengbiao Wu , Tao Zhang , Bing Xu
{"title":"Vertical contrast of trees and buildings determines urban land surface temperature","authors":"Hong Wei , Bin Chen , Yi Yin , Shengbiao Wu , Tao Zhang , Bing Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105448","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105448","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban trees serve as vital nature-based solutions for improving thermal sustainability and livability. While many studies have examined the effects of urban trees on temperature given their horizontal distribution, the effects of their vertical structure, especially in relation to surrounding buildings, remain underexplored. To address this knowledge gap, this study investigates the influence of tree height on land surface temperature (LST) during summer across 305 Chinese cities, using high-resolution datasets on tree cover and their vertical structures. The results reveal a similar magnitude of tree height on LST to the effect of horizontal canopy coverage variations. At a given tree cover level, increasing tree height initially elevates LST but eventually leads to cooling as tree height continues to rise. This reversal of covariation between LST and tree height stems from two competing processes—warming due to increased shortwave radiation capture as tree height rises vs. cooling from enhanced evapotranspiration. The critical threshold, where cooling outweighs warming, is observed at a median tree height of 4.3 m below surrounding buildings. The cooling effect is more significant in regions south of 30°N. These findings highlight the importance of accounting for vertical interactions between urban trees and buildings to enhance our understanding of their combined effects on thermal environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105448"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144562903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hao Huang , Haochen Shi , Xinjian Li , Yankai Wang
{"title":"Exploring the recreational micromobility in relation to historic urban areas and social media: Insights from machine learning approaches","authors":"Hao Huang , Haochen Shi , Xinjian Li , Yankai Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105447","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105447","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recreational micromobility exhibits characteristics of sustainable travel behavior and recreational activities, offering fresh perspectives for landscape and urban studies. The 5D framework of the built environment − Density, Diversity, Design, Destination Accessibility, and Distance to Transit − are thus often used to examine their influence on recreational micromobility. However, the relationships between recreational micromobility, historic urban areas as a distinct type of built environment, and the shaping role of social media remain underexplored. To address this research gap, we first integrate 5D, History and Cultural Heritage (H), and Social Media (S) dimensions to develop an innovative HS-5D framework to guide the exploration of recreational micromobility. Then, we conduct a Guangzhou (China) case study using seven machine learning models with large-volume GPS trajectories and multisource data. Our findings highlight that (1) the HS-5D framework has 10% higher explanatory power than the traditional 5D framework when examined by the Light Gradient Boosting Machine model with the Bayesian optimization algorithm; (2) among all dimensions, the Destination Accessibility has the most significant impact on recreational micromobility, followed by the Social Media and the Historical and Cultural Heritage; (3) the Density and Diversity dimensions have a negative impact on recreational micromobility; (4) when a place has a low rating in social media, high accessibility tends to decrease recreation micromobility of individuals. Our study provides insights into understanding the complex relationships between recreational micromobility, historic urban areas and social media better and helps develop strategies that improve the quality of urban life in a sustainable manner.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105447"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quality or quantity of urban greenery: Which matters more to mental health? Evidence from housing prices in the Pearl River Delta","authors":"Qingyin Li , Rong Wu , Pengyu Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105438","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105438","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent urbanization in China has highlighted the critical role of urban green space (UGS) interventions in alleviating mental health issues associated with urban environments. While existing literature broadly supports the positive effects of green spaces on psychological well-being, less attention has been given to the relative impact of UGS quality versus quantity, particularly when considering housing prices and homeownership. This study investigates the relationship between urban greenery and mental health through the mediating roles of neighborhood ties and place attachment. A random sample of 1309 participants from 30 communities in the Pearl River Delta, China, was analyzed using structural equation modeling to explore multiple mediating and moderating effects. The findings reveal that: (1) neighborhood ties and place attachment predominantly mediate the relationship between UGS quality and mental health; (2) UGS quality has a greater influence on mental health than quantity, particularly among renters; (3) in wealthier neighborhoods, neighborhood ties attenuate the mental health benefits provided by UGS quantity, with renters experiencing more significant mental health improvements from high-quality UGS than homeowners. This study enhances our understanding of how urban greenery affects mental health, emphasizing the importance of UGS quality over quantity. Furthermore, it underscores the need to incorporate high-quality green spaces into the built environment of tenure-mixed neighborhoods to mitigate health disparities linked to housing economic status.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105438"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144523720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rut Romero-Martín , Herminia Valdemoro , José A Jiménez
{"title":"Unveiling coastal adaptation demands: Exploring erosion-induced spatial imperatives on the Catalan Coast (NW Mediterranean)","authors":"Rut Romero-Martín , Herminia Valdemoro , José A Jiménez","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105450","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105450","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Catalan coast, located in the NW Mediterranean (Spain), is a highly urbanized area facing a considerable risk of coastal squeeze due to extensive urban development, coastal dynamics, and a generally retreating shoreline. Given these factors, implementing adaptation measures is essential to mitigate both present and future impacts. Among the available measures, those creating open space are particularly beneficial for long-term sustainability, as they help reduce coastal impacts while offering additional benefits, such as boosting biodiversity and supporting coastal ecosystems. This study presents a framework for managed retreat planning that estimates the inland accommodation space needed for beach reconstruction in response to erosion at multiple scales. The framework, tailored to typical Mediterranean conditions, is applied to the Catalan coast under various climate scenarios at projected time horizons. Results indicate that a substantial portion of the Catalonia’s sedimentary coastline may eventually require setbacks that exceed current legal boundaries (the Maritime Terrestrial Public Domain). This finding suggests that current delineations, especially in areas of severe erosion, may become obsolete in the near future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105450"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144519152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Morgan Hughey , Heather Zeidler , Kendra Stewart , Lesley Leake , Jennifer Yip , Valerie Friedmann
{"title":"Advancing equitable park access: a policy scan of 25 U.S. cities","authors":"S. Morgan Hughey , Heather Zeidler , Kendra Stewart , Lesley Leake , Jennifer Yip , Valerie Friedmann","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105424","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105424","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Municipal policy can address disparities in equitable access to quality parks, but currently, no tools are available to systematically identify such policies, and little research shows the prevalence and distribution of policies across cities. This research aimed to 1) validate a policy scan data collection tool, 2) describe the prevalence of park access policies by categories, and 3) analyze demographic and geographic trends in a U.S. city sample. The policy scan tool was piloted in 25 U.S. cities and captured municipal park access policies in the following categories: Parks Needs Assessment, Community Engagement, Public Funding, Shared Use Agreements, Maintenance, Land Use and Development, Connectivity, and Anti-Displacement. Specific policy mechanisms within policy categories were also defined. Key informant interviews confirmed that the policy scan tool detected park access policies (83–100 % accuracy rate). Cities most often had at least one policy in Connectivity (n = 24; 96 %), Land Use and Development (n = 21;84 %), and Public Funding (n = 18;72 %). Land Use and Development and Anti-Displacement were most commonly found in codes of ordinances, while Public Funding and Shared Use were typically identified in standalone policies, such as resolutions, executive orders, or multi-agency agreements. Cities in the West and South regions had a significantly greater number of policies compared to those in the Northeast region. This study reveals what types of policies cities across the U.S. are using to increase access to parks and green space, further highlighting the need for policy implementation and outcome research related to parks and green space access and equity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105424"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144502379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Living in regions of high anthropogenic night sky brightness (skyglow) decreases the recognition of light as a pollutant","authors":"Solène Guenat, Nicole Bauer","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105446","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105446","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Anthropogenic light is omnipresent in the landscape with recognised negative impacts on natural environments and public health. Current absence of light pollution mitigation is driven by limited understanding of citizens’ perceptions (feeling of safety, awareness of impact, support for mitigation measures). We used a stratified survey to explore the impact of residing in regions with different sky brightness levels on the perception of anthropogenic light. Brightness levels were perceived as satisfactory, despite most recognising negative impacts. Respondents who lived or grew up in high-sky brightness regions were more likely to feel unsafe and to perceive anthropogenic light as beneficial for nature and health. Support for technological mitigation measures and awareness campaigns was high, but support for shorter illumination time was higher in areas with lower sky brightness. Changing perceptions of anthropogenic light in regions of high sky brightness will be critical to mitigate light pollution, requiring concerted actions mixing information campaigns focusing on health impacts and technological solutions to decrease the duration of light emissions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105446"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144491941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Allison Killea , Jeremy Baynes , Donald Ebert , Anne Neale
{"title":"Measuring access to and availability of outdoor recreational opportunities: One pixel at a time","authors":"Allison Killea , Jeremy Baynes , Donald Ebert , Anne Neale","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105445","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105445","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105445"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144365948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreea Raluca Slave , Ana Maria Popa , Diana Andreea Onose , Blal Adem Esmail , Christian Albert , Constantina Alina Hossu , Ioan-Cristian Iojă , Simona R. Gradinaru
{"title":"Evaluating trends in the consideration of urban green spaces in strategic spatial planning: Insights from Romania","authors":"Andreea Raluca Slave , Ana Maria Popa , Diana Andreea Onose , Blal Adem Esmail , Christian Albert , Constantina Alina Hossu , Ioan-Cristian Iojă , Simona R. Gradinaru","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105425","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105425","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In Europe, strategic spatial planning is increasingly recognized as a public-sector-led approach that brings together multiple actors in collaborative settings to build long-term visions for urban development. Despite the growing importance of urban green spaces (UGS) in fostering sustainable and liveable cities, systematic longitudinal and comparative analyses of UGS integration into strategic urban plans remain scarce. Drawing on established normative criteria for “good” strategic plans and evidence from practice, we propose an evaluation framework to assess the <em>communication-oriented</em>, <em>evidence-based</em>, <em>action-oriented, collaborative</em> and <em>adaptive</em> dimensions of plans. We apply the framework to three generations of strategic plans from 18 Romanian cities. Our results indicate that, while UGS are frequently mentioned, their integration into actionable strategies is inconsistent. We observe, however, a positive trend in the incorporation of UGS into successive plan iterations. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to use a longitudinal research design to systematically assess changes in the quality of strategic urban plans, with a particular focus on UGS. We discuss our framework and findings in the context of broader debates about the nature of strategic planning and the mainstreaming of environmental aspects into strategic plans. Applying the framework in different countries and planning contexts could assess its transferability and reveal how institutional arrangements, planning traditions, and socio-political environments influence the quality of strategic plans over time.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105425"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144335672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How greenery exposure influences noise perception across geographic contexts","authors":"Linsen Wang , Mei-Po Kwan","doi":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105444","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.landurbplan.2025.105444","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While growing attention has been paid to audio-visual interactions, the findings on the role of greenery exposure in noise perception are inconsistent. The inconsistent conclusions may stem from the uncertain geographic context problem. Building on two distinct mechanisms identified in past studies (i.e., restorative and masking effects and the audio-visual congruency effect), this study aims to unveil how greenery exposure influences noise perception across geographic contexts. Employing portable devices and subjective sensing tools, we collect people’s real-time sound exposure, greenery exposure, and noise perception during their real-life contexts. Subsequently, interpretable machine learning methods are used to investigate the global and local effects of greenery exposure on noise perception. The results include: i) a significant and positive association between real-time sound level and perceived noise level was observed, with greenery exposure significantly moderating the association; ii) notable non-linearity in such relationships was also identified, with consistent sound level and greenery exposure thresholds across geographic contexts. While the restorative and masking effects dominate, their magnitudes vary, and the audio-visual congruency effect can be identified locally. The prevalence of the two distinct mechanisms is associated with specific urban functional contexts. The findings can serve as scientific references for policymakers on noise governance and greenery design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54744,"journal":{"name":"Landscape and Urban Planning","volume":"263 ","pages":"Article 105444"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144321955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}