From Backyard to City: Landscaping as a Response to Contemporary Quality of Life
From Backyard to City: Landscaping as a Response to Contemporary Quality of Life
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2025.1160Keywords:
Landscaping. Quality of Life. Urbanization. Mental Health. Green Spaces. Sustainability.Abstract
This article investigates landscaping as a contemporary strategy to address growing urban problems such as pollution, stress, and social isolation. It explores the relationship between green environments and quality of life improvement, considering scientific evidence and urban practices that promote physical health, mental well-being, and community integration. The text highlights how interventions in spaces ranging from residential backyards to broader urban planning can mitigate the negative impacts of accelerated urbanization. It also discusses the importance of interdisciplinarity among architecture, ecology, and public health in building more humane and sustainable cities.
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