Spatial planning and mental well-being: How to reduce social isolation and loneliness in urban environments

Helen Sooväli-Sepping; Elen-Maarja Trell; Sirle Salmistu

doi:10.58009/aere-perennius0044

Spatial planning and mental well-being: How to reduce social isolation and loneliness in urban environments

Translated title of the contribution: Ruumiplaneerimine ja vaimne heaolu: kuidas linnastunud keskkonnas sotsiaalset eraldatust ja üksildust vähendada

Helen Sooväli-Sepping, Elen-Maarja Trell, Sirle Salmistu

Urban and Regional Studies Institute

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Abstract

Well-planned urban space can have a significant effect on mental well-
being. Social cohesion and isolation are essentially geographic concepts
expressing proximity and distance, which are related to spatial interaction
patterns in addition to social interaction patterns. People-centred spatial
planning alleviates social isolation. Mobility, green spaces and accessible
meeting places facilitate social cohesion.

Translated title of the contribution	Ruumiplaneerimine ja vaimne heaolu: kuidas linnastunud keskkonnas sotsiaalset eraldatust ja üksildust vähendada
Original language	Estonian
Title of host publication	Mental health and well-being
Editors	M. Sisask
Publisher	Eesti Koostöö Kogu
Chapter	5.3
Pages	329-340
ISBN (Print)	978-9916-4-1288-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.58009/aere-perennius0044
Publication status	Published - 2023

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Name	Estonian Human Development Report
Number	2023

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Spatial planning and mental well-being: How to reduce social isolation and loneliness in urban environments. / Sooväli-Sepping, Helen; Trell, Elen-Maarja; Salmistu, Sirle.
Mental health and well-being. ed. / M. Sisask. Eesti Koostöö Kogu, 2023. p. 329-340 (Estonian Human Development Report ; No. 2023).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review

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