Place Matters: Biophilia Research Strategy

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Studies and shares recommendations on how to design and activate public spaces and improve public health outcomes using biophilic principles – the recognition of the human need to connect with nature – by measuring the health and participation impacts of Vivo’s recently expanded community centre that incorporates nature-inspired elements into the built environment.

Amount Funded

$25,000

Year Funded

2023

Funding Priority

Built Environment: Understand and improve the sustainability and livability of the physical and social aspects of our human-made environment.

Contributor

Vivo for Healthier Generations Society

Vivo is a charity with a profound purpose; to ignite a mindset to LIVE for healthier generations. Our Collaboratory applies leading practices in social innovation to co-create and measure new kinds of healthy living solutions, and our Centre is an inclusive environment for healthy lifestyles.