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Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Green spaces in housing developments are areas designated for parks and natural landscapes to enhance residents' quality of life and environmental health. Proponents argue that it enhances community well-being and environmental quality. Opponents argue that it increases the cost of housing and developers should decide the layout of their projects.

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Yes

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No

 @B2B3LKHfrom Minnesota  answered…3mos3MO

We need to stop developing housing and house people who are in need.

 @9N2Q8JQanswered…11mos11MO

It must be adjusted to the rate of town density. The denser the town (Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem) the less requirements for providing the green spaces should be. Meaning the overall quality of residences will be lower there, making smaller towns to compete with them not only on the foundation of prices.

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What role do you think green spaces play in building community spirit in neighborhoods?

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In your opinion, is it more important to build affordable housing quickly, or to make sure cities include enough green spaces?

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How do you think growing up without access to green spaces might affect someone's perspective on nature as an adult?

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What memories or experiences do you have with green spaces that have shaped your view on how cities should be designed?

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Is the value of having parks and gardens around worth the potential increase in housing costs for everyone?

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Do you see green spaces as a necessary break from urban stress, or could people manage without them in modern cities?

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How might having more green spaces within cities impact public health and the environment long-term?

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Do you think access to nature should be considered a basic right in urban areas, or is it more of a luxury?

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How do you feel when spending time in a park or green space, and why do you think that feeling is important for your well-being?

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Should city planners prioritize the desires of developers, or the long-term environmental and social benefits of green spaces?

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