Beyond Access: Why Outdoor Play Needs Healthier Nature, Not Just More Space

This article explores why outdoor play should be treated as a public health, environmental equity, and planning priority. It also considers how emerging nature-exposure technologies can help identify underserved neighbourhoods, measure environmental quality, and guide investments in healthier, safer, and more climate-resilient places for children to play.

From Parks to Prevention: Positioning Nature as Core Public Health Infrastructure in Canada’s Next Budget Cycle

While parks and recreation have traditionally been viewed as community amenities, a growing body of evidence suggests they function as critical public health infrastructure.

Urban Design, HealthcareDr. Owen WisemanJune 16, 2026technology, economics, cost-benefit, environmentalComment

The Interconnectedness of Biodiversity and Urban Diversity

Urban diversity and biodiversity work together in many ways. A city that preserves and prioritizes the protection of its green spaces and natural habitats is more likely to have a diverse local economy and a healthy community.