Urban Green Space - Therapeutic Garden

 

There is growing recognition that proximity to high-quality green space contributes to well-being and fosters healthier, happier, and more socially cohesive communities. The concept of therapeutic gardens recognises humanity’s innate affinity for nature. By incorporating multisensory planting schemes, inclusive design, and areas for both passive and active use, these purpose-built landscapes aim to reconnect people with the natural environment. Unlike conventional parks, therapeutic gardens employ specialised design elements and principles to promote healing.

NParks Explains: Therapeutic Gardens

Publisher: NParksSG

The Therapeutic Garden – 10 Elements for a Therapeutic Garden Design

Publisher: Celtic Farm

Therapeutic gardens are not limited to public parks. In healthcare settings, they function as outdoor recovery rooms: patients who participate in horticultural therapy often experience a greater sense of accomplishment, reduced anxiety and mental fatigue.

Therapeutic and Healing Landscape Architecture | Healthcare Design | LPA Inc.

Publisher: LPA Inc.

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