Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

No

Yes, and include ‘wild’ areas in the requirements as well.

Kinda. I think they should be required to be within, at most, a 10 minute walk of a green space or park. If they are not, I would then say that such housing development should be required to include said green space or park.

Yes, so that people can get entertained and want to live in these houses, but allow them for every age until 18.

No, but all housin developments should be required to have these services within at most a mile. If they do not, then the developments should be required to build them./

There are plenty of Brownfield and greyfield sites that can be developed, green belt should only be considered

Yes - and a garden at least the same size as the footprint of the house - gardens and space are good. Gardening and growing your own vegetables are vital skills and support the environment and quality of life . The way housing estates are often laid out is a disgrace

Circumstantial: if Urban jungle needs parks and green spaces. Otherwise ones with close proximity to parks/nature should be fine without.

It depends. If the government builds high density buildings like towers, which I am against, then they should build them with green spaces. If the government pass a law where buildings should be no more than 5 floors, green spaces or park should be reachable within 10 min walk. I don't think every new building should have their green space.

If possible. I believe having houses for people to live in every day are more important than these houses having a park/green space that's used occasionally and not by everyone who lives there.

Yes and shouldn’t be built on flood plains!! And should be more closely monitored during the building of such houses

I very strongly think that new housing developments should include green spaces for parks and recreation etc because of the positive impact it has on health, well-being and the environment but perhaps there could be government incentive schemes to ensure that developers include these green spaces without it increasing the cost of housing. I think having green spaces is absolutely vital in every community and it should be a manditory thing, without any impact on the cost of housing

Yes, but only if the development is over a certain acreage, not on all new housing developments as this wouldn't be practical.

It would depend on how big the housing development is.I believe that if it is under 5000 flats that a park should not be a mandatory requirment,between 5,000 and 12,000 flats a high quality park and recreational activities for all ages should be a mandatory requirement.Between 12,000 and 16,000 flats I belive a convenience store eg Sainsburys local or Tesco express is a mandatory requirement.If it is over 16,000 flats schools,on site medical treatment,shops,restauraunts and a cinema(private or public) should be mandatory.

New housing developments should be required to include parks and also amenities on new housing estates, for example doctors surgery, schools and local shops that include groceries, pharmacy and post office

As long as the impact to the environment is neutral and sustainable systems are used throughout and 100% carbon neutral

Yes if in an areas that is lacking green space or will be lacking greens sleeves as a result of the new development

Yes, and also include renewable energies, all roofs should be aligned for the best solar capture. Flats that are being built should include roof gardens and other such methods for increasing insulation and carbon capture

Every home should have a good sized private garden, but these homes should only be offered to taxpayers.

Revitalise dying city centres by transforming empty shops into housing rather than building more but must include green space

New housing developments should have larger owner garden sizes, so that people have more of their own outside space.

Yes, and schools, and shops, and medical facilities, and police stations, and fire stations... you get the idea

No, given there is already sufficient greenery in the surrounding area

doesn’t have to be a requirement but would be a good idea.

Yes. They should also be mixed residential and small commercial

Should be desired, incentivesed. Lean towards yes.

Yes for developments for private sale but not for the development of social housing projects if not having the green space allows more homes and keeps costs lower.

Yes, but not excessive levels where the environment will not be maintained or respected by its users and not where it is at the detriment of tax payers

They should be encouraged or incentivised to build gps surgeries or schools for every so many houses they build. And a minimum distance set to be called detached.

Everyone deserves their own private outdoor space, I think it’s very important for people especially with mental health or severe social anxiety to have that and I also believe it would prevent some people from developing mental health in the first place.

In areas with already limited green space where the building would take this away, some should be preserved

And mandatory installation of solar panels along with passive technology

Yes, and developments should also build public amenities such as schools, libraries GP surgeries and corner shops

Do you see green spaces as a necessary break from urban stress, or could people manage without them in modern cities?

Is the value of having parks and gardens around worth the potential increase in housing costs for everyone?

What memories or experiences do you have with green spaces that have shaped your view on how cities should be designed?

All urban and housing planning should be required to have an agreed and considerable density of green space. All modern high density dwellings should have to include green space and even plant- covered facings. Tree planting should be increased in urban centers so that trees occupy 25% at least of all urban spaces. Cars should be limited from all urban centers. Car parks should be required to be limited.

How do you think growing up without access to green spaces might affect someone's perspective on nature as an adult?

In your opinion, is it more important to build affordable housing quickly, or to make sure cities include enough green spaces?

What role do you think green spaces play in building community spirit in neighborhoods?

Do you think access to nature should be considered a basic right in urban areas, or is it more of a luxury?

How do you feel when spending time in a park or green space, and why do you think that feeling is important for your well-being?

Should city planners prioritize the desires of developers, or the long-term environmental and social benefits of green spaces?

How might having more green spaces within cities impact public health and the environment long-term?