Table 2 Points of attention for policy makers
From: How do urban green spaces influence heat-related mortality in elderly? A realist synthesis
When thinking about UGS to address UHI, also think about their social function as it is intertwined with all pathways to health |
To support the contribution of UGS to building social capital, next to a supporting design, infrastructure and facilities, measures focusing on social cohesion and place attachment, of ‘feeling at home’ are important: they reinforce the potential by increasing a positive perception of the neighborhood |
For UGS to lead to social support, a better use of heat-coping strategies and effective lobbying for health-promoting measures for ALL elderly, attention should be paid to an inclusive social cohesion as well as the availability of the right health information and other resources  • Polyvalence and measures that increase triangulation may contribute to this if one can ensure that different groups feel safe and at ease with each other  • Information campaigns and other (heat) health programs may contribute to a correct risk perception and the right heat-coping strategies  • Participation of elderly in the design may improve not only accessibility and but also acceptability and ‘feeling at home’ |