I want to incorporate more nature into the CBD by building more parks and fewer buildings. Parks help the current community/ culture aspect in Wellington by creating more social experiences as well improving general health. Everyone knows that you can’t beat Wellington on a sunny day, everyone comes out of buildings for lunch, and the water front is full of activity.
If you have ever noticed that the little park down Lambton Quay on a sunny lunch time is completely jam packed with business men and woman. I feel to maintain the social culture which Wellington is so well known for we must integrate more public parks. Parks within cities have been proven to help combat climate change, help with obesity and other heath issues.
The Benefits of Children of Play in Nature http://www.whitehutchinson.com/children/articles/benefits.shtml Exposure to natural environments improves children's cognitive development.
Why cities need more parks, here.
Flowers benefits here.
Flowers have proven benefits for improving moods and influencing emotions, the smell can also fuel positive emotion and relaxation. placing flowers within my micro parks would be ideal as they can aid relaxation thus emphasising the somewhat utopia.
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