The Impact of the Built Environment on Mental Wellness

The physical landscapes of places and the sociocultural context in which people live and build communities have direct and indirect effects on mental wellness. This report looks at how factors related to the built environment, such as exclusionary land use practices, green spaces, gentrification, and more, impact an individual’s quality of life. In addition, it provides recommendations policymakers can take to transform neighborhoods into mentally healthy places for low-income communities and communities of color.