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Questions
- What is urban design?
- How do green spaces like parks help mental health?
- Why is it good for neighborhoods to be easy to walk or bike in?
- Name one type of community space that helps people feel connected.
- Do crowded and dirty areas make people feel better? (Yes/No)
- How can long commutes affect mental health?
- What are two ways good urban design can make people feel safer?
True or False
- Spending time in nature can help lower stress.
- Meeting neighbors and making friends is not important for mental health.
- Well-lit streets can help people feel safer.
- Long commutes are always relaxing and fun.
- Urban design can affect how happy people feel.
Discussion Questions
- What do you like about the design of your city or town?
- Are there enough parks or green spaces where you live?
- How do you feel when you spend time in a park or garden?
- What changes would you make to your city to improve mental health?
- Do you prefer busy city life or quiet neighborhoods? Why?
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Answer Key
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- The planning and arrangement of buildings, streets, parks, and public spaces.
- They give people a place to relax, exercise, and connect with nature, which lowers stress and improves mood.
- Because it encourages people to exercise and meet neighbors, reducing loneliness.
- Playgrounds, libraries, or sports fields (any one).
- No.
- They can be tiring and stressful, leaving less time for rest or fun.
- By having well-lit streets and clean public spaces.
- True.
- False.
- True.
- False.
- True.