"For open space to function as a commons, it should be
publicly accessible, nonexcludable, and managed through
shared governance. We consider sites restorative if they
contribute to the health and well-being of individuals,
communities and the landscape. Individual health includes
physical, mental, emotional and social health; community
health is considered in terms of rights, empowerment, and
neighborhood efficacy; and landscape health is measured by
ecosystem function and resilience - all of which act together
in a complex web of relationships."

 

The Restorative Commons Initiative builds upon the succes of our book, Restorative Commons: Creating Health and Well-Being through Urban Landscapes. We are here as a resource for those seeking to improve human health and community resilience through the transformation of the urban environment.

For more information please contact Anne Wiesen at anne@restorativecommons.org