This podcast episode explores the increasing urbanization rate and its associated challenges to mental health, particularly focusing on the concept of restorative cities. Dr. Jenny Rowe defines a restorative environment as any environment that supports mental health and highlights nature as a key restorative attribute providing four psychological benefits: fascination, extent, compatibility, and a sense of being away. The episode also discusses examples of restorative cities, the importance of green and blue spaces within urban environments, and the potential for pop-up urbanism to improve mental health.
