Contains studies, supports to local governments, a benefits catalogue, and information about partners. – BC Recreation and Parks Association
An overview of what scientific findings about relationships between nature and human health. – Ming Kuo with the National Recreation and Parks Association
The latest international research on the health benefits of human contact with the nature. – Healthy Parks Healthy People
Provides government best practices for acquiring parkland; aims to support a consistent approach in BC. – Province of BC
A report that focuses on regional planning and the relevance of parks and greenspace. – Alberta Recreation and Parks Association
Features research focusing on impact of the physical environment, specifically focuse on children’s development – Kimberly Kopko, Cornell University
An environmental psychologist describes how natural and built environment affects health. – Nancy Wells, Cornell University
Explains the process for valuation of greenspace. – Kathleen Wolf
This guide features smart growth practices backed up with case studies, technical standards and bylaws. – Deborah Curran, West Coast Environmental Law
A practical guide for local government bylaws with a stewardship component. – Lanarc Consultants et al.
