Barry Wilson meets Catharine Ward Thompson
22/05/2018
"There is increasing evidence good quality environments, particularly access to good quality natural environments is a very good way to reduce health inequalities", academic and landscape architect Catherine Ward Thompson has said.

Barry Wilson invited Professor Catharine Ward Thompson for a dialogue to offer her views on green environment, health &wellness, elderly care and other relevant issues during her short stay in Guangzhou.
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The major topics discussed during the dialogue on May 22nd were as follows:

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The important of outdoor natural environment  

Relationship between the access to green space and reducing health inequality and enhancing quality of life

The cost effectiveness of the green infrastructures

How landscape helps aging society in China?

Would changing technology shape the environment in the future?

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For details, click here to see the full interview video.
2018/03/19:
Education:
Amsterdam Meets Shenzhen 2018

2018/05/22
Interview:
Radio GD interview
Catharine Ward Thompson is Professor of Landscape Architecture at the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA), and Director of the OPENspace research centre.

Her research focuses on inclusive access to outdoor environments, environment-behaviour interactions, landscape design for older people, children and teenagers, and salutogenic environments.

As a Landscape Architect, she supports good access to high quality open space that offers opportunities for a rich experience for all.