Green Spaces for a Healthy Living

Abstract

The urbanization of human society has important implications for health and well-being. On the one hand, dense urban populations may have more access to health care and amenities that promote healthy lifestyles. On the other hand, urban environments cultivate various environmental (e.g., pollution, sanitation concerns) and social (e.g., segregation, socio economic disparities) stressors that make them more susceptible to health problems. This idea is never more evident than in the design of urban environments predominantly in African countries (Lincoln R Larson, Veniece Jennings, Scott A Cloutier) ..Most people in KMC have no access to green spaces like parks, woods, lakesides, and gardens due to rapid urbanization and lack of planning. This thesis will aim to explore and identify the role of architecture, governing authorities, and citizens alike in the process of revitalizing the loss or lack of greenery in KMC. It also aims to identify the bare minimum individuals can do as they wait for rescue from authorities.