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Step-by-Step Experimental Procedures & FAQ

This blog post provides a step-by-step guide to data collection. As well as the Frequently asked questions (scroll down to FAQ).   In this study we are measuring brain activity before and after what we call a “nature-based intervention” at specific sites.   We have chosen your neighborhood to be one of our sites of study.   For our study, Read More

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Healthy Cities – Cities for Humans, Conscious Warsaw 2020 (VIDEO)

A speech presented during the “Conscious Warsaw – Sensing our City” webinar organized by the Center for Conscious Design, which took place on October 22, 2020, in Polish (English subtitles available in this video!). Dr. Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo presented a new concept of designing mentally healthy cities based on contact with salutogenic natural landscapes (Contemplative Landscapes) Read More

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Maintenance of green in the city and health

Different initiatives undertaken by the urban authorities can contribute to the improvement of urban dweller’s contact with nature and the nature exposure These include: Leaving unmowed areas in the urban green spaces, for developing a small ecosystems for flora & fauna, (urban meadows) Promoting the spontaneous habitat creation Leaving the fallen leaves on the ground Read More