greenspace
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- noun
- /ˈɡrinˌspeɪs/
- Our findings show a positive relationship between three aspects of psychological well-being and greenspace users' perceptions of species richness, perhaps demonstrating the worth of biodiversity to the general public.
- greenspace users
- urban greenspace
- recreational greenspace
Examples
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For Southgate's part, the first action on the ground is all about greenspaces.
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We wished to assess the ability of recreational greenspace users to correctly identify elements of the urban flora and fauna.
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Instead, well-being shows a positive relationship with the richness that the greenspace users perceived to be present.
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Metro operates the cemetery both as a burial ground and as an active greenspace.
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However, the specific qualities of greenspaces that offer the greatest benefits remain poorly understood.
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In my vision, I hope that developers will not have to choose infrastructure over sustaining greenspace, or vice versa.
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Over half of the world's human population lives in cities, and for many, urban greenspaces are the only places where they encounter biodiversity.
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Pressures to develop land and increase housing density within the UGB encourage reactive efforts to preserve existing greenspaces.
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Being in the natural environment and seeing local wildlife were two main reasons that urban residents in five English cities visited local greenspaces, and around two-thirds of the respondents in a study of Sheffield greenspace users said that the diversity of flora and fauna was valuable (Irvine et al. 2010).
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In the middle of the busy city, the large greenspace provides a peaceful spot for people to relax.
Synonyms
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A large public area with grass and trees for people to relax
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An open area of grass in a town used for recreation
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A large natural area for public recreation and to protect wild animals
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An open area covered with green grass in a park or garden
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Etymology
Greenspace comes from two common words: green, meaning 'plants', and space, meaning 'area'. So a greenspace is an area in a town with grass and trees, like a park, where people can relax and children can play.