Date of Presentation

4-23-2024 9:00 AM

College

College of Science & Mathematics

Faculty Sponsor(s)

Dr. Mahbubur Meenar

Poster Abstract

The content presented in this poster is associated with two projects that focus on the intersection of restorative park design and the emotional and mental wellbeing of park users within the context of the City of Camden, NJ, a community that has faced environmental injustices for many decades. Both projects are initiated by the Rowan University Community Planning + Visualization Lab, with one funded by NASA and the other by the Rowan University Catalyst Grant program. Collaborators include Rowan students, faculty, as well as researchers from external entities, both national and international. Additionally, the Rowan University Planning Studio 2023 participated in these projects to some extent, and the studio report was awarded the Outstanding Student Project Award 2023 by the American Planning Association NJ Chapter. The content on this poster showcases a few aspects of the broader projects.

Student Keywords

Restorative Parks, Emotional Wellbeing, Camden City, New Jersey

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Document Type

Poster

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Apr 23rd, 9:00 AM

Restorative Parks and Emotional Wellbeing in Camden City, NJ

The content presented in this poster is associated with two projects that focus on the intersection of restorative park design and the emotional and mental wellbeing of park users within the context of the City of Camden, NJ, a community that has faced environmental injustices for many decades. Both projects are initiated by the Rowan University Community Planning + Visualization Lab, with one funded by NASA and the other by the Rowan University Catalyst Grant program. Collaborators include Rowan students, faculty, as well as researchers from external entities, both national and international. Additionally, the Rowan University Planning Studio 2023 participated in these projects to some extent, and the studio report was awarded the Outstanding Student Project Award 2023 by the American Planning Association NJ Chapter. The content on this poster showcases a few aspects of the broader projects.