Projects in: Community interventions

A satellite image of the Guimarães site with behavioural observations overlayed

Changing an urban stream in Portugal

This study is examining the health and wellbeing impacts of temporary improvements to an urban stream in Guimarães, northern Portugal.

Decision support in an Italian regional park

This project will use communication activities to improve stakeholders’ knowledge of the positive effects of blue space on human health and wellbeing.

An aerial view of het Nieuwe Diep showing a green lake surrounded by trees

Development of a recreational waterfront

This study is exploring the potential physical and mental health benefits of a new swimming initiative in Amsterdam, Holland.

A view of the Besos River (quite wide) with mountains in the background

Enabling access to an urban river

This small-scale research project is assessing the effects of improved access to an urban river, the Besòs in Barcelona, Spain.

An image of the shoreline in Tallinn showing a rocky calm shore with a swan in the foreground

Enhancing an urban coastline

This study is examining the health and wellbeing impacts of temporary improvements to a stretch of inner city coastline in Tallinn, Estonia.

A view of Barcelona coastline with buildings meeting a blue ocean

Getting office-workers walking

This research project is analysing the health and wellbeing benefits Spanish office workers experience when walking in different environments.

An image of the study site in Malmo, with green on the left and shallow water on the right

Redesigning blue space in Sweden

This project will evaluate the health and wellbeing impacts of aesthetic changes to a large park in Malmö, Sweden.

Volunteers work on Can Moritz fountain, moving soil, plants and rocks from a large semi-circular structure

Restoring a modernist spring

Working with landscape architects, charities and the public, this study is restoring an old spring and its surrounding area in Catalonia, Spain.

a woman takes a breath mid stroke whilst swimming in a lake on a cloudy day

Swimming in Sweden

This project will evaluate the impact of a new swimming initiative on children and adolescents in the city of Malmö, Sweden.

An aerial view of Thessaloniki with the ocean, mountains and city in view

Thessaloniki waterfront regeneration

This research project is exploring the health and wellbeing impacts of improving an urban blue environment in Thessaloniki, Greece.

A view of the Anne Kanal at sunset with bright clouds reflecting in still water

Urban acupuncture in Estonia

This study is examining the health and wellbeing impacts of temporary improvements to Anne Kanal - an artificial body of water in Estonia.

A plan view artist's impression of the developments at Teats Hill

Urban beach regeneration

This project is examining the effects of extensive improvements to an inner-city beach in the UK.