Restorative commons
Subtitle: creating health and well-being through urban landscapes
By: edited by Lindsay Campbell and Anne Wiesen.
Contributors: Campbell, Lindsay K.; Wiesen, Anne.; Meristem Forum (2007 : New York Academy of Medicine)
Series: General technical report NRS-P -- 39; General technical report NRS-P -- 39.
Publisher: USDA Forest Service
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Newtown Square, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
Subjects: Urban gardening -- Social aspects -- Congresses; Urban gardening -- Therapeutic use -- Congresses; Open spaces -- Therapeutic use -- Congresses; Open spaces -- Social aspects -- Congresses
Genres: Congresses
Notes: "January 2009"--T.p. verso.

Collection of articles inspired by the Meristem Forum held Mar. 30, 2007 at the New York Academy of Medicine.

Includes bibliographical references.

Also available in PDF format via the Internet.
Table of contents: title: Landscape designers, doctors, and the making of healthy urban spaces in 19th century America; title: Biophilia, health, and well-being; title: Cultivating resilience : urban stewardship as a means to improving health and well-being; title: Re-naturing the city : a role for sustainable infrastructure and buildings; title: Urban gardens : catalysts for restorative commons infrastructure; title: Creating restorative settings : inclusive design considerations; title: The benefits of community-managed open space : community gardening in New York City; title: Environmental and community health : a reciprocal relationship; title: From front yards to street corners : revitalizing neighborhoods through community-based land stewardship; title: Creative uncertainty; title: Restoring lives, transforming landscapes; title: Memoryscape; title: Youth empowerment through urban agriculture : Red Hook community farm; title: Adapting the botanical garden into a sustainable multicultural resource; title: The re-greening of public housing; title: Gardens for peace and reconciliation.