Livable cities
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More accessible urban parks linked with greater physical activity across U.S. cities
Using wearable device data from 53 U.S. cities, Stanford University researchers show that access to nature is linked to increased physical activity in urban communities.
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For city dwellers, even 15 minutes in nature can improve mental health
A new study clarifies the importance of nature for mental health in urban settings and provides low-cost recommendations for improving public health in cities.
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Food forests and urban farms hold promise of addressing numerous problems at once
Stanford’s Natural Capital Project to present a new report to the San Antonio city council on May 25 about ways to strategically and equitably scale-up urban agriculture.
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Q&A: Beyond buzzwords: putting people at the heart of environmental work
Natural Capital Project scholars create new justice-focused framework to guide work on increasing urban access to nature
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Urban nature and biodiversity for cities
A new World Bank policy brief by Natural Capital Project scientists presents the scientific basis for incorporating nature into urban design.
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Designing sustainable cities
Natural Capital Project researchers have developed software that shows city planners where to invest in nature to improve people’s lives and save billions of dollars.
