When: Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive
Join Dr. Paul Villeneuve — Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University and renowned environmental and occupational epidemiologist — for this informative session on the importance and health benefits of green spaces in urban environments.
The design of cities plays an important role in the health of its residents. Walkable neighbourhood and access to green spaces has been shown to have direct and indirect health benefits. Some of these benefits include improved mental health, healthier babies, and reduced risks of several diseases. Nature also plays an important role in exposure to air pollution, noise, and the effects of urban heat island. Dr. Villeneuve will discuss these topics while drawing on some research he has led, including Ottawa-based assessments of associations between greenness and physical activity, environmental exposures studies in and around the Central Experimental Farm, and the benefits of access to parks during the COVID-pandemic.
To learn more about Dr. Villeneuve, please see the BCA website at https://blackburnhamlet.ca/240523
Admission for Discovery Café is free and no registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
People of all ages are welcome.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Questions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca