My research addresses two broad questions. First, to what extent does having everyday contact with green spaces effect a person's functioning? That is, to what extent is there a connection between everyday exposure to green spaces and effective human functioning? How does nature mitigate the difficulties of life for people who live in urban public housing or in other challenging urban environments?

The second question concerns the processes of changing and managing places: How can information about land development and other environmental issues be more effectively communicated among experts, citizens, and policy makers? 

You can read articles that examine both of these questions by clicking here.

You can download a copy of my talk to the New Zealand Recreation Association meeting by clicking here.