n. pl. ha`bi`tus re`search

research, tools and collaboration for healthy, resilient, inclusive communities.

social inclusion
A road to health paved with green interventions

A road to health paved with green interventions

Our systematic examination of almost 15 years of peer reviewed evidence shows that urban green space can support healthier births, reduce morbidity, and decrease stress (see report: Green City: Why Nature Matters to Health – An Evidence Review ).  But it’s community stories, like Tish Carnat’s, that reveal the heart hidden in the science.
Bridging gaps in community connection

Bridging gaps in community connection

Extreme weather events and a growing aging population means we need strong community connections that bring us together when it’s needed the most