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Greenspace and Health
Photovoice Study
Join the Conversation!
Our
Mission
Through the VIVA Photovoice Project, SCORCH explores how greenspaces influence health and well-being in Southern Arizona and what communities value most in these spaces.
01. Listen
Hear from Southern Arizona residents about their experiences with greenspace.
02. Document
Through Photovoice, participants capture their experiences through photographs and stories.
03. Learn
Community input helps us understand greenspace preferences and inform healthier, more equitable spaces.
Benefits of Greenspaces
Community Well-Being
Green spaces support physical activity, social connection, cleaner environments, and overall health.
Trees - A Breath of Fresh Air
A single tree can remove up to 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year.
Green Spaces Protect Mental Health
Green spaces can help protect and support mental well-being.
Green Spaces Add Value
Living near parks and other green spaces is linked to higher property values.
Greenspace information credit:
https://projectevergreen.org/
Green Spaces Soak Up Heat
Lawns can be up to 30 degrees cooler than sidewalks, creating a more comfortable place for children to play.
"Our desert plants grow together as if they needed each other.
We see palo verde trees next to mesquite trees. Bushes, grass.
Abundance of food for the existence of our wildlife.
Truly a Blessing."
"It’s nice to have green, no matter how little"
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