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Green space in European cities is key to well-being – but access varies

High-quality green and blue spaces in cities, like parks, riverbanks and coastlines, are crucial for health and well-being, in particular for the elderly, children and people on low incomes. A European Environment Agency briefing shows that access is not equal, and that cities in the north and west of Europe tend to have more green space than cities in southern and eastern Europe.

Read more on the EEA website.

Date: 01 Feb 2022
Filed under: urban areas, urban, green