Health & Social Benefits

When workers can catch a view of natural surrounding like trees and flowers they suffered less job stress and felt more job satisfaction They also reported fewer headaches and ailments than workers with no outside view.

Overall positive feelings increased, fear and anger was reduced when views of plants were possible.

In inner-city neighborhoods where common areas featured more trees and grass the residents used the spaces. This use provided more opportunities for informal conversation and social interaction.

It came down to neighbors building stronger relationships and bonds with one another simply because of the plant environment and vegetation