Urban environments significantly influence mental health outcomes, yet effective decision-making framework for optimizing urban policies for stress reduction remains underexplored.
This study applies Scenario Discovery (SD) in urban planning to evaluate the effectiveness of urban vegetation interventions in stress reduction across different urban environments.
Findings reveal that increased vegetation generally correlates with lower stress levels, but high-density urban environments, crowding, and individual psychological traits can reduce its effectiveness.
The study showcases the Scenario Discovery framework as an approach for identifying robust policy pathways in urban planning.