Neuroscience and Urban Design: Cities for Families (Neuroscience and Architectural Design Series)

Urban design is more than buildings streets,and public spaces. It is a system that includes wayfinding, affoordances, place identity, and more. Collectively, urban environments shape how we think, feel, move, and relate to one another. Increasing evidence shows that spatial configurations influence our cognitive health, emotional well-being, and daily dynamics.In Neuroscience and Urban Design — Cities for Families, you will explore how urban configuration influences family dynamics, promoting physical activity and supporting cognitive activation. This handbook provides multiple insights into the connection between brain health and urban design, and how its architectural elements shape psychological effects on families and foster interactions among their members.This handbook proposes a family-centered approach to urban design that not only enriches visual experience and enhances safety but also supports multigenerational cognitive health, emotional balance, and strong family relationships. Read more