Parks as a source of health and well-being
Gomes, A.
& Cavazzi, S.
(10 December 2025)
Parks as a source of health and well-being.
British Politics and Policy at LSE.
& Cavazzi, S.
(10 December 2025)
Parks as a source of health and well-being.
British Politics and Policy at LSE.
Policymakers usually think about the value of parks and green spaces in instrumental terms. But as Alexandra Gomes and Stefano Cavazzi argue, people value parks for much more than their economic and environmental upsides. Recognizing that parks contribute to people’s well-being, overall health, and sense of belonging can be the source of better policy decisions.