My specific contribution in this 'Interface' about context in planning, deals with how I've constructed a reflection on context an the difference it makes to planning ideas and solutions, moving as a Planning academic from Johannesburg (School of Architecture and Planning, Wits University) to Marseille (Department of Geography, Planning and Develop...
Published in International journal of environmental health research
Shade provides a variety of public health benefits; however, outdoor recreation sites often have limited shade. We conducted semi-structured interviews (n = 13) with shade stakeholders (i.e. individuals with a professional role involving shade design or provision) to gain in-depth understanding of the factors impacting shade provision at public par...
Published in Veterinary Sciences
Toxocara spp. is one of the most common zoonotic geohelminths in the world. Its infections are associated with the accidental ingestion of contaminated soil and affecting, especially children. In this study, feces, and soil samples from 14 public parks in the city of Valencia were analyzed. The Telemann method and a modified version of a sieving te...
RESEARCH QUESTION How can public parks be more resilient to epidemic crises through their design? ABSTRACT Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2019, for the whole world, life has changed. This disease is currently spread by mucus or body fluid, making it hazardous for people to stay in poorly ventilated places and gather together in high numbers. Howev...
Sweden has a large and representative body of 20th century public parks, green areas and playgrounds intended for everyday use. But only a small amount of these representations of the Swedish welfare state are classified as heritage. A majority are taken for granted, other are threatened, even when designed by leading landscape architects. Some are...
Rural areas usually show a higher prevalence of rickettsial infection than urban areas. However, information on the rickettsial infection status in urban settings (e.g., built-up areas and city parks) is still limited, particularly in the Bangkok metropolitan area. In this study, we performed a molecular rickettsial survey of spleen samples of smal...
The end of the Civil War, the demise of the Confederacy, and the abolition of slavery brought economic, political, and social tumult to the South. Cities and railroads lay in ruins, millions of dollars of southern capital (much of it in the form of human chattel) was lost, conservative governments were replaced with Republican administrations, and ...
Published in Health promotion international
The prevalence of physical inactivity in India is estimated to be at 34%, the highest among South Asian nations. Interventions, such as outdoor gymnasiums/gyms, aiming to promote physical activity, are becoming popular worldwide, including in India. This paper presents the first empirical evidence on outdoor gyms in India from a qualitative perspec...
The Greek agora was created as an invitation to participate in the life of the city and it functioned as the heart of the city and its citizens. I want to bring this back into our commons of the city, by activating it and creating more meeting places.This project started out as a wish to activate our public spaces, and during the first study, I fou...
It is asserted that people in first world countries have become consumed by ‘things’ and ‘wants’, rather than ‘needs.’ This mindset has been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic, as we have experienced a reduced existence from ‘normal’, without travel, shopping malls, restaurants/cafes, sport, social gatherings, libraries, pools and, especially for ...
