City residents struggle to find nearby green spaces, impacting mental health. You’d build a mapping tool that highlights urban woodlands and accessibility features. Municipalities and nonprofits would pay for data-driven urban planning. Start with a basic map of woodlands in one city. The biggest risk is competing with free mapping tools.
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Urban woodland access mapping tool
Develop a tool that maps access to urban woodlands, helping city planners and residents find green spaces.
Why now
Research shows urban woodlands reduce antidepressant use, but access is uneven.
- Who for
- City planners and residents
- Business model
- Municipal contracts
- Effort
- A few weeks
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