Apa Citation: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1353829218309468?

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The main purpose of this article is to examine the relationship between human health and green
spaces. It explores the question of whetherif urban green spaces have a significant association
with self- rated general health residents among NYC. Another main point is seeing how
neighborhood gentrification status modifies the relationship between exposure to active green
space self rated health. Social vulnerability factors such as race/ethnicity, education, and
income are examined in this article when looking at the relationship to green spaces. The article
explains that exposure to green spaces, particularly active green spaces such as parks, was
associated with better self-rated general health among residents in NYC. The article also found
that although this is true, the individuals who experienced the health benefits were those with
high levels of education and income. This implies that there may be some disparities in who
benefits from green spaces in gentrifying areas. Addressing these disparities in access to and
benefits from green spaces may be essential to promoting health equity in cities. One limitation
is due to the location of the study. Because this study is based in New York City, its findings
may exclude other rural areas with different demographics, housing markets, and gentrification
dynamics. The results may not be applicable to smaller cities or rural areas. This study also
relies on self reported health data, which can be influenced by subjective perceptions and may
not capture all dimensions of gentrification or consider qualitative aspects of the experience.
Additionally, the study controls for various individual and neighborhood-level factors, but there
may be unmeasured variables that influence both green space exposure and health outcomes.
This article helps me address my researchable question by focusing on the social sector of
green cities. It dives into how green spaces can affect the public health rates as well as overall
happiness. This to me is a very important article to consider because it gives a glimpse into how
communities could look in the future with green cities health wise, which should be a top
concern/priority.