Exploring how urbanization in China has disconnected residents from nature, the chapter highlights the importance of green spaces for public health and the challenges cities face in providing accessible parks. It discusses the delicate balance between conservation efforts and public access to grass areas, emphasizing the impact of park management strategies on urban residents' quality of life.
To tread or not to tread? While some Chinese parks enforce strict 'keep off the grass' policy, others embrace the idea of open invitations. We discuss the changing landscape of recreational norms in green spaces. / Into a "bland" state of mind…(18:40)On the show: Heyang, Laiming & Josh Cotterill