Built environment analysis By: Katherine McCall Caught me outside Built environment analysis By: Katherine McCall

Piedmont park to be exact Things to do: Swimming Tennis Skating & Biking Picnics & Gilling Attend monthly events Bring your kids to the playground

Destresser Piedmont park’s atmosphere slows things down and changes the way people feel psychologically. In some aspects, this environment positively effects individuals. City environments that are generally closed off to natural habitats such as parks and gardens have shown to negatively affect one’s psychological state. There is an increase of anxiety and mood disorder cases within cities compared to rural and suburban life.

Green spaces must be a key consideration in urban planning if the health of a city and its people are both considered important. There are numerous health benefits associated with public access to open space and parks. Access to vegetated areas such as: parks, open spaces, playgrounds has been associated with better perceived general health, reduced stress levels, reduced depression and more. If we look at the many public green areas the city of Atlanta has available to its residents and nonresidents, it is evident that though these areas are not heavily advertised, Atlanta has many resources for people to experience wild life as well. Make your choice

Colors color Life's An experiment was conducted by psychologists at the University of British Columbia. They looked at the different colors and how the color of interior walls influence the imagination and relaxed the mind. The results seemed to be noticeably effective because of how these colors usually make our moods change as well. red was = danger and warning, which made individuals in the open space or area feel more alert and aware of others behavior and action. Colors are an essential ingredient to the built environment of a space and contribute well to the behavioral and mental states of many individuals residing in the city of Atlanta. 

Grey to green Streets are often grey with tall office buildings and skyscrapers everywhere, with little to no natural life or objects of vibrant colors. This built environment that the city of Atlanta has grown accustom to, is psychologically damaging to its residents and workers. People living in cities have a 21% increased risk of anxiety disorders and a 39% increased risk of mood disorders (Jha). A wonderful reason as to why getting out and enjoying a beautiful day could enlighten and raise someone spiritually and emotionally.

A LITTLE FUN NEVER HURTS By Bike/on Foot Park entrances open to pedestrians and cyclists include: Park Drive Bridge (access Park Drive from Monroe Drive) 10th Street & Charles Allen (park runs along 10th Street from just west of Monroe Drive on 10th Street to a block short of Piedmont Avenue & 10th Street) Piedmont Avenue & 12th Street Piedmont Avenue & 14th Street

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