Linking Urban Landscape Design, Health, and Sustainability: Insights from Nature‑Based and Environmental Psychology Approaches

Azadeh Mohajer  Milani; Milad Golmohammadi; Abdolhossein Hoveyzavi; Fershteh Rahdar

doi:10.38027/jsalutogenic_vol4no1_14

Authors

Azadeh Mohajer Milani Department of Environmental Design Engineering, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0912-4347
Milad Golmohammadi Department of Environmental Design Engineering, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4433-4382
Abdolhossein Hoveyzavi Department of Environmental Design Engineering, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9206-3042
Fershteh Rahdar Department of Environmental Design Engineering, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0591-952X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38027/jsalutogenic_vol4no1_14

Keywords:

Healthy Behavior, CPTED, Environmental Psychology, Nature-Based Solutions, Social Inclusion

Abstract

This study highlights the crucial role of urban landscape design as a multidisciplinary and strategic approach for promoting healthy and sustainable behaviors in urban areas. This research, grounded in environmental psychology, integrates theories such as Attention Restoration Theory (ART), the Biophilia Hypothesis, and the Theory of Planned Behavior to examine how natural and socio-spatial design elements influence mental well-being, physical activity, and behavioral patterns. The findings suggest that urban landscapes designed thoughtfully can significantly enhance psychological restoration, social interaction, and a sense of environmental responsibility. Moreover, incorporating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles contributes to increased public safety. Emphasizing participatory planning, historical preservation, and socially inclusive design practices, the study proposes an integrated framework for creating resilient, equitable, and health-promoting urban environments. This framework responds to the growing global demand for adaptive, research-driven urban strategies rooted in both ecological and psychological sustainability.

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