Tag: greenery
‘Actually, greenery belongs to a hospital’, but St. Anthony may want to cut down trees
Nature helps to relax, improves the mood and reduces stress. This is explained by Sjerp de Vries, scientific researcher into the effect of nature on health. Houseplants also contribute to…
Less and less public greenery per inhabitant in Utrecht
The amount of public greenery increased by 30 hectares between 2017 and 2023, but the number of households increased even faster by 12,000. The number of square meters of green…
New study: This is how proximity to greenery affects the need for antidepressants
Detailed measurements have been made of the environment around individuals’ homes and how much of the ground surface is covered by green space, such as trees and other vegetation, via…
Greenery in the city boosts health – forgotten
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen Greenery in and near urban areas is good for both health and the climate, research shows. Archive image. Photo: Janerik Henriksson/TT Proximity to greenery can…
Many women, little greenery: Utrecht companies measured against the benchmark
The Utrecht New Economy Index (NEx) measures the economy on seven themes: biodiversity, circular economy, real prices, green energy, inclusive entrepreneurship, transparent chains and new wealth. By new wealth, the…
Amersfoort is opening its wallet for Liendert: more greenery, homes and a community center
To achieve more social cohesion, a community center will be established: Huis van de Wijk. The details are still being considered, but residents now lack a meeting place, according to…
Lots of greenery in building plans at Soest town hall, but local residents have yet to see it
Janny Dirkx from the Heetakker/Raadhuisplein residents’ committee spoke to neighbors who wonder how the beautiful sketches are realized. “I compliment Soest for presenting it so beautifully, but we will have…
Desert landscape vs. greenery – huge differences as extreme heat hits California
The Coachella Valley in California is home to many Mexican migrant workers. Despite the heat, they work ten hours straight on date or vegetable plantations. Many of them live in…
Utrecht’s ‘playground soap’ is coming to an end: fewer devices and more greenery will be included in the final design
To accommodate both opponents and proponents, the municipality decided to go for a kind of interim solution: the playground will remain, but will be given a new design. That design,…
Micro-forests and orchards: in the streets of Bordeaux, the greenery operation has begun
It was a fir tree that made the new mayor of Bordeaux, Pierre Hurmic, known in 2020. Three years later, the controversy surrounding the Christmas totem no longer hides the…