Describe the character and uses of the different urban greenspaces explored on our Field Trip, and the ways in which these parks are relevant and beneficial to 21st century urban living.

The character of the green space explored in our field trip was pleasant and lush.  The Frederiksberg Gardens were beautiful in the fall, and create a space for people to take walks and enjoy the outdoors, or to push their children in their stroller while enjoying the

scenery.  The clean air and open spaces makes it a place of relaxation and luxury.  In 21^st century urban living especially in Copenhagen there is lots of buildings, and although they are not overbearing, it’s nice to have a place to be in nature.  Another reason that parks are beneficial to urban living is because it provides clean air in the busy urban environment, and has been proven to have positive mental health benefits. 

        

When living in an urban area there can be a lack of space for kids to be active, for example there are rarely backyards.  With parks kids are able to be active in their day-to-day lives.  Getting their daily energy out, kids performance and mood improves.  Even when it comes to adults, it a good place to take a run without any cars around.  In urban living Parks are very curtail in everyday life.