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> Any suggestions? How about we recognize the inherent value of green space and nature to humans? For instance: Mental Health Benefits: * Stress and viol
by actually_a_dog 5y ago
> Any suggestions?
How about we recognize the inherent value of green space and nature to humans?
For instance:
Mental Health Benefits:
* Stress and violence reduction.
* Improved concentration.
Physical Benefits:
* Enhanced health.
* More rapid healing.
* Improved environmental conditions.
Social Benefits
* Crime reduction.
* Increased workplace productivity.
* Safer driving.
* Economic stimulation.
* Positive effects on children.
(Details and citations at https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/fact-sheets/human-benefits-of-green-spaces/ https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-ext...)
People in general are way too quick to reduce things to dollars and cents.
- jimkleiber 5y agoI agree it has those benefits and if I imagine those would create a higher quality of life, then each property that does have homes or businesses could be worth more. So city revenue could go up because 1) each parcel is higher in value or 2) the city could even charge more premium property tax rates to be in such a high quality city. In other words, the city maintains itself more as a luxury good than a commodity.