greenspaces
City's planted areas
Greenspaces are areas of grass, trees, or other vegetation within urban or developed environments—parks, gardens, nature reserves, and undeveloped land.
Urban planners value greenspaces for recreation, mental health, and ecological balance: The city invested in greenspaces to combat the heat island effect.
Also spelled as two words: green spaces.
Range of life forms
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
reforestation · protection · stewardship · restoration · conservancy · flora · fauna · corridors
Love of living things
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- floraPlants of a region
- faunaAnimal life collectively
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
habitat · woodland · forest · meadow · wetland · wildlife · pollination · microhabitats
Children's outdoor recreation space
- benchesMulti-person seats or sidelines
- trailsMarked outdoor paths
- arboretumGarden for displaying trees
- fountainWater-spouting structure
pond · lawn · gazebo · pavilion · amphitheater · flowerbeds · footpath · meadow
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- havenShelter from danger
- refugePlace of safety
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
peace · calm · solitude · escape · restfulness · serenity · relaxation · meditation
Arranging for future events
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- walkabilityFoot-travel suitability rating
- livabilityResidential quality of place
stormwater · brownfields · regeneration · development · landscaping · parklets · plazas · corridors
Slow-paced locomotion exercise
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- picnickingDining outdoors leisurely
- playgroundsOutdoor spaces for children
- soccerField sport with goals
frisbee · volleyball · basketball · yoga · dog-walking · cricket · tai-chi · birdwatching
biodiversity
Range of life forms
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
wildlife · reforestation · protection · stewardship · restoration · conservancy · flora · fauna · corridors · wetlands
biophilia
Love of living things
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- floraPlants of a region
- faunaAnimal life collectively
ecosystem · habitat · woodland · forest · meadow · wetland · wildlife · pollination · microhabitats
playground
Children's outdoor recreation space
- benchesMulti-person seats or sidelines
- trailsMarked outdoor paths
- arboretumGarden for displaying trees
fountain · pond · lawn · gazebo · pavilion · amphitheater · flowerbeds · footpath · meadow · bandstand
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
tranquility · peace · calm · solitude · escape · restfulness · serenity · relaxation · meditation · mindfulness
planning
Arranging for future events
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- walkabilityFoot-travel suitability rating
livability · stormwater · brownfields · regeneration · development · landscaping · parklets · plazas · corridors · streetscaping
jogging
Slow-paced locomotion exercise
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- picnickingDining outdoors leisurely
- playgroundsOutdoor spaces for children
soccer · frisbee · volleyball · basketball · yoga · dog-walking · cricket · tai-chi · birdwatching · leisure
greenspacespavement
Hard road covering
concrete · asphalt · hardscape · buildings · impervious surfaces
greenspacesbuilt environment
Human-created physical surroundings
commercial zones · industrial areas · urban sprawl · construction sites · shopping centers
greenspacesbrownfields
Polluted ex-industrial land
contaminated sites · urban blight · heat islands · junkyards · landfills