About the Editors ix Contributors xi Full Contents of Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide xiii Introduction to Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide xxvii 1 Wellbeing and the Environment: An Overview 1 Rachel Cooper Part 1 Wellbeing and the Neighborhood 21 2 Urban Neighborhoods and Mental Health across the Life Course 23 Erin Gilbert and Sandro Galea 3 The Impact of the Local Social and Physical Local Environment on Wellbeing 51 Anne Ellaway 4 Density and Mental Wellbeing 69 Christopher T. Boyko and Rachel Cooper 5 Neighborhoods and Social Interaction 91 Scott C. Brown and Joanna Lombard 6 Living in the City: Mixed Use and Quality of Life 119 Graeme Evans Copyrighted Material 7 ‘‘We Live Here Too’’ .What Makes a Child-Friendly Neighborhood? 147 Karen E. Martin and Lisa J. Wood 8 A Step Too Far? Designing Dementia-Friendly Neighborhoods 185 Lynne Mitchell Contents of this Volume 9 Walkable Neighborhoods: Principles, Measures, and Health Impacts 219 Tim G. Townshend 10 Quality of Urban Spaces and Wellbeing 249 Mags Adams Part 2 Wellbeing and Buildings 271 11 Children and the Physical Environment 273 Lorraine E. Maxwell and Gary W. Evans 12 Wellbeing and the School Environment 301 Andy Jones and Flo Harrison 13 The Built Housing Environment, Wellbeing, and Older People 335 Rachael Dutton 14 Workplace and Wellbeing 373 Jeremy Myerson 15 Linking the Physical Design of Health-Care Environments to Wellbeing Indicators 391 Sarah Payne, Rachel Potter, and Rebecca Cain Part 3 Wellbeing and Green Spaces 419 16 Wellbeing and Green Spaces in Cities 421 William Sullivan 17 Environmental Interaction and Engagement: Supporting Wellbeing 445 Richard Coles Part 4 Wellbeing and the Environment: Other Factors and the Future 499 18 Crime and the Urban Environment: The Implications for Wellbeing 501 Caroline L. Davey and Andrew B. Wootton 19 Transport and Wellbeing 535 Nick Tyler Contents of this Volume 20 Air Quality and Wellbeing 569 Ben Croxford 21 Implications of Low-Carbon Design of Housing for Health and Wellbeing: A U.K. Case Study 579 Michael Davies, Ian Hamilton, Anna Mavrogianni, Rokia Raslan, and Paul Wilkinson 22 Cobenefits of Insulating Houses: Research Evidence and Policy Implications 607 Philippa Howden-Chapman and Nicholas Preval 23 The Multiple Pathways between Environment and Health 627 Marketta Kyttä and Anna Broberg 24 Summary: Wellbeing and the Environmental Implications for Design 653 Rachel Cooper and Elizabeth Burton Index 669

Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide is the first multi-volume, interdisciplinary exploration of the topic of wellbeing. The notion of wellbeing has grown in importance and prominence across the globe in recent years and this reference work provides an in-depth examination of the characteristics that enable individuals and organizations to thrive and flourish. Under the direction of noted academic Cary Cooper, and edited by a distinguished group of senior scholars from a variety of disciplines, this project looks at wellbeing from multiple perspectives, including children and families; the workplace; the environment; later life; economics; and interventions and public policy. Spanning the social sciences and encompassing the latest research, this is an essential reference for scholars, students, professionals, and policymakers who want to enhance and promote human wellbeing. Wellbeing and the Environment examines the relationship between wellbeing and environment, focusing specifically on the built environment. It presents the evidence and science available in relation to the effects of the environment on wellbeing and provides insight and guidance for designing, creating or providing environments that are conducive to improving wellbeing. This volume brings together an evidence base from across urban planning, psychology, sociology, healthcare, architecture, and more, that looks at the environment, health, and wellbeing in relationship to human environment.

"The Guide’s major strengths are its breadth and depth with reviews of the literature, case studies, empirical findings, historical reflections, and future guidance. Scientists working on any subfield can now see how their work informs other fields and ideas for interdisciplinary projects." (PsycCRITIQUES, March 2015) "I would recommend this book for acquisition. Each volume has its own ISBN and there are volume indexes, rather than a master index, so specialist libraries could purchase individual volumes. The different volumes hang together well however, so I would recommend getting the set if possible. This set has arrived on the crest of a wave of academic and, to a lesser extent, public interest. Academic libraries catering for courses in psychology, health-related subjects, education, social policy or economics will all find useful material here." (Reference Reviews, 2014) “This series could complement a variety of libraries, such as a home or personal library, office, or academic setting. Wellbeing is a global topic that influences each individual. This series is a valuable resource.” (American Reference Books Annual, 1 June 2014)