Jenny Roe
@jennyjroe.bsky.social
Environmental psychologist, Professor at Universities of Virginia, Edinburgh and Heriot Watt, author of ‘Restorative Cities’ (2021) and ‘Restorative Architecture' (forthcoming) advocating for human-centered urban design & architecture www.jennyjroe.com
Biodiverse, ‘green’ Kindergarten’s in Finland build better immunity - as measured by host of biophysiological indicators - compared to standard ‘grey’ daycare centres, yet more evidence of how crucial healthy ecosystems are to human health www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How a radical experiment to bring a forest into a preschool transformed children’s health
In Finland, kindergartens are exposing children to more mud, wild plants and moss - and finding changes to their health that show how crucial biodiversity is to wellbeing
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October 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Biodiverse, ‘green’ Kindergarten’s in Finland build better immunity - as measured by host of biophysiological indicators - compared to standard ‘grey’ daycare centres, yet more evidence of how crucial healthy ecosystems are to human health www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Restorative Cities by @jennyjroe.bsky.social , @laylamccay.bsky.social,
Nature of Our Cities by Nadina Galle,
Copenhaganize by @colville-andersen.com ,
Life After Cars by the hosts of the War on Cars Podcast,
Cycling for Sustainable Cities by John Pulcher, Ralph Buehler,
Nature of Our Cities by Nadina Galle,
Copenhaganize by @colville-andersen.com ,
Life After Cars by the hosts of the War on Cars Podcast,
Cycling for Sustainable Cities by John Pulcher, Ralph Buehler,
October 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Restorative Cities by @jennyjroe.bsky.social , @laylamccay.bsky.social,
Nature of Our Cities by Nadina Galle,
Copenhaganize by @colville-andersen.com ,
Life After Cars by the hosts of the War on Cars Podcast,
Cycling for Sustainable Cities by John Pulcher, Ralph Buehler,
Nature of Our Cities by Nadina Galle,
Copenhaganize by @colville-andersen.com ,
Life After Cars by the hosts of the War on Cars Podcast,
Cycling for Sustainable Cities by John Pulcher, Ralph Buehler,
This news is quite shocking, I had hoped we'd made more progress since Covid-19 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Alarming rise’ in mental health stigma in England, research shows
One in 10 people unwilling to live next to someone who has been mentally ill even if they have recovered, Mind reports
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This news is quite shocking, I had hoped we'd made more progress since Covid-19 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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🌱 Exciting news! Our Environmental Psychology Research Group is featured by the BBC, showcasing our latest research on how actively noticing sights/sounds of nature can improve psychological restoration.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social
How birdsong and plant smells can boost wellbeing
A Surrey-based study explores how environment affects emotional and psychological restoration.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🌱 Exciting news! Our Environmental Psychology Research Group is featured by the BBC, showcasing our latest research on how actively noticing sights/sounds of nature can improve psychological restoration.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social
Delighted to be awarded Emerita Professor status at the School of Architecture, University of Virginia. Thank you for this lovely summary of my 10 years at UVA. I miss you all but looking forward to new adventures back in the UK and Europe www.arch.virginia.edu/news/univers...
The University of Virginia awards emeritus status to the School of Architecture’s Jenny Roe | University of Virginia School of Architecture
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September 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Delighted to be awarded Emerita Professor status at the School of Architecture, University of Virginia. Thank you for this lovely summary of my 10 years at UVA. I miss you all but looking forward to new adventures back in the UK and Europe www.arch.virginia.edu/news/univers...
Loving the idea of 'bee buffers', micro restorative niches supporting life for all
‘Bee buffets’: the pollinator pathways turning drab alleys into insect havens
‘Bee buffets’: the pollinator pathways turning drab alleys into insect havens
Corridors of nectar-rich plants encourage pollination and brighten up city streets at the same time
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August 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Loving the idea of 'bee buffers', micro restorative niches supporting life for all
Local view, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh
July 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Local view, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh
great example of biophilic design for heat mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, health, wellbeing and social impact, nurtured and cared for by local residents @ollywainwright.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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July 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
great example of biophilic design for heat mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, health, wellbeing and social impact, nurtured and cared for by local residents @ollywainwright.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Inflammation may be linked to urban living. Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/w...
A Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests
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July 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Inflammation may be linked to urban living. Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/w...
“Pay attention. Look at everything”. Rachel Kushner, Where I Learned the Power of Looking at Everything www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/o...
Opinion | Where I Learned the Power of Looking at Everything
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July 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
“Pay attention. Look at everything”. Rachel Kushner, Where I Learned the Power of Looking at Everything www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/o...
#restorativearchitecture Fenix, new museum of migration amid Rotterdam’s vast docks & old warehouses. Profoundly moving in context, exhibits & references to mobility. “Who you are is not only determined by where you came from, but also where you are going” (quote from curator) #here&there
June 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#restorativearchitecture Fenix, new museum of migration amid Rotterdam’s vast docks & old warehouses. Profoundly moving in context, exhibits & references to mobility. “Who you are is not only determined by where you came from, but also where you are going” (quote from curator) #here&there
#restorativearchitecture Boston's beautiful public library, dedicated to the advancement of learning, so rich in fascination, curiosity, materiality and refreshment.
June 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#restorativearchitecture Boston's beautiful public library, dedicated to the advancement of learning, so rich in fascination, curiosity, materiality and refreshment.
#restorativeactivities Boston's open-air Brattle bookshop and Rockland's Arctic Tern Books, no pressure to buy, just explore and restore
June 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#restorativeactivities Boston's open-air Brattle bookshop and Rockland's Arctic Tern Books, no pressure to buy, just explore and restore
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We invite you to the 29th International Association for People-Environment Studies (IAPS) Conference, 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the University of Surrey in Guildford, United Kingdom.
More details can be found on our conference website www.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
More details can be found on our conference website www.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
IAPS Conference 2026
29 June - Friday 3 July 2026, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom. The theme of IAPS 2026 is Sustainability as Wellbeing: Towards healthy, green, and equitable communities.
www.surrey.ac.uk
June 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We invite you to the 29th International Association for People-Environment Studies (IAPS) Conference, 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the University of Surrey in Guildford, United Kingdom.
More details can be found on our conference website www.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
More details can be found on our conference website www.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
Launching ‘Restorative architecture: the science of design for mental health and wellbeing’ (Bloomsbury) in print sometime 2026-27. Draft manuscript now complete, identifying 11 multi-sensorial attributes of architecture & their scientific relationship to mental health @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Launching ‘Restorative architecture: the science of design for mental health and wellbeing’ (Bloomsbury) in print sometime 2026-27. Draft manuscript now complete, identifying 11 multi-sensorial attributes of architecture & their scientific relationship to mental health @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
Delighted to be appointed as Visiting Professor at Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh for three years www.openspace.eca.ed.ac.uk/welcome-prof...
Welcome Prof. Jenny Roe to Edinburgh College of Art as the Visiting Professor - OPENspace
We are delighted to announce that Professor Jenny Roe has joined the Edinburgh College of Art as the Visiting Professor. Jenny was a Honorary Research Fellow in the OPENspace Research Centre previousl...
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June 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Delighted to be appointed as Visiting Professor at Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh for three years www.openspace.eca.ed.ac.uk/welcome-prof...
Thai translation of “Restorative Cities” just landed on my doorstep. Weirdly it has a different front cover but good to see its global reach extending ! #healhycities #mentalhealth
March 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Thai translation of “Restorative Cities” just landed on my doorstep. Weirdly it has a different front cover but good to see its global reach extending ! #healhycities #mentalhealth
Professor Peter Aspinall, my dear mentor and colleague, who made so many significant contributions to #environmentalpsychology and the study of perception
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We regret to announce the death of Professor Peter Aspinall in 2024 - OPENspace
Professor Peter Aspinall We regret to announce the death of Peter Aspinall in 2024. Peter was latterly Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh and Emeritus Professor of Environmental Studies...
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February 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Professor Peter Aspinall, my dear mentor and colleague, who made so many significant contributions to #environmentalpsychology and the study of perception
www.openspace.eca.ed.ac.uk/we-regret-to...
www.openspace.eca.ed.ac.uk/we-regret-to...
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New paper - Greater understory vegetation in urban parks can promote both #bird sounds 🌿 🐦 and reduce #traffic noise 🚗
Led by @konraduebel.bsky.social with @alettabonn.bsky.social, @melissamarselle.bsky.social, Jonathan Rhodes & @angelasocsci.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Led by @konraduebel.bsky.social with @alettabonn.bsky.social, @melissamarselle.bsky.social, Jonathan Rhodes & @angelasocsci.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Understory vegetation can promote bird sounds and reduce traffic noise in urban park soundscapes - Urban Ecosystems
Natural soundscapes commonly experienced in parks are increasingly valued as an important cultural ecosystem service with the potential to promote greater mental well-being for people. Yet the quality...
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February 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
New paper - Greater understory vegetation in urban parks can promote both #bird sounds 🌿 🐦 and reduce #traffic noise 🚗
Led by @konraduebel.bsky.social with @alettabonn.bsky.social, @melissamarselle.bsky.social, Jonathan Rhodes & @angelasocsci.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Led by @konraduebel.bsky.social with @alettabonn.bsky.social, @melissamarselle.bsky.social, Jonathan Rhodes & @angelasocsci.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
new paper just published in JEP, effects of colours and patterns on psychological restoration, street murals and colour make a difference ! #restorativecities #restorativestreets www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
February 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
new paper just published in JEP, effects of colours and patterns on psychological restoration, street murals and colour make a difference ! #restorativecities #restorativestreets www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...