ABSTRACT
As the world has become more urbanized, planning, social justice, and public health professionals are paying more attention to outdoor place, space, and environments as human habitat. The accelerating pace of research focused on human experiences of nearby nature is remarkable. Studies reveal a complex array of human-with-nature interactions, with many being quite beneficial, and these range in scale from the individual, to household, neighbourhood, and broader community. Physical surroundings in cities, including nature, have received greater attention as important determinants in human relationships and community conditions.
