Living near green spaces boosts property prices by £2,500 on average, ONS finds
Living next to green spaces such as parks, allotments, golf courses and playing fields can boost the price of a property by £2,500 on average, statisticians have found.
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New project to help boost green spaces across north-east
A project aiming to establish more green spaces in the north-east is under way.
Have your say on the upkeep of Aberdeen’s parks
Time is running out for the Aberdeen public to voice its views on the local authority’s green space maintenance services.
North-east council looks to improve biodiversity in region
A north-east council has proposed a change in the way green spaces are created and maintained to increase biodiversity.
Living in greener neighbourhoods linked to slower mental decline
Living in the country or near a city park can reduce the rate of age-related mental decline, research has shown.
Work stars on new parks for Aberdeen housing development
Work has started on the creation of the parks, landscapes and green spaces which form part of a huge housing and retail development in Aberdeen.