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Landscape designers, doctors, and the making of healthy urban spaces in 19th century America

Informally Refereed

Abstract

One of 18 articles inspired by the Meristem 2007 Forum, "Restorative Commons for Community Health." The articles include interviews, case studies, thought pieces, and interdisciplinary theoretical works that explore the relationship between human health and the urban environment. This volume is a joint endeavor of Meristem and the U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station as they work to strengthen networks of researchers and practitioners to develop new solutions to persistent and emergent challenges to human health, well-being, and potential within the urban environment.

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Citation

Martensen, Robert. 2009. Landscape designers, doctors, and the making of healthy urban spaces in 19th century America. In: Campbell, Lindsay; Wiesen, Anne, eds. Restorative commons: creating health and well-being through urban landscapes. Gen. Tech Rep. NRS-P-39. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 26-37.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/15130