Nature
People, who think of their local green spaces as more accessible and usable, feel more satisfied with their neighbourhood.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5451986/
If a green space is easy to get to, is clean, has good lighting, quiet zones, exercise zones and possibilities / events to chat with others, people will feel a sense of wellbeing.
Adapted from http://time.com/4881665/green-spaces-nature-happiness/
Children with ADHD have significantly better concentration after a walk in a park than in an urban setting.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090217092758.htm
Research shows that connection with nature results in decreased stress and anger.
http://www.exploringroots.org/blog/2017/5/25/the-relationship-between-humans-nature-and-health-what-the-research-tell-us
Interacting with nature teaches us to live in relation with the other - not in domination over the other. For example, you don’t control the birds flying over your head.
https://qz.com/1048433/technology-is-changing-our-relationship-with-nature-as-we-know-it/
Nature is a reminder to quiet our collective ego which pales in comparison. Susan A. David
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6418152056330158080
Children, who are exposed to the natural world, show increases in self-esteem.
http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160420-how-nature-is-good-for-our-health-and-happiness
Research shows that elderly Japanese adults live longer when their homes are within walking distance of a park or other green space.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090217092758.htm