 What is an urban green space? They are in essence areas with vegetation. Urban green spaces include parks, gardens, forests, and jungles. WHO recommends that all people should live within a five-minute walk from a green space. Why? Because there are great benefits in having large green urban spaces. Let's outline some of these benefits and look at some ideas for building greener cities. How do urban green spaces benefit people? Access to nature has a positive impact on mental health. It helps reduce stress and improves both concentration and general well-being. It is particularly beneficial for children and older people. Urban green spaces also has a physical benefit. It promotes healthy lifestyles and sport. For example, urban green spaces may include calisthenics parks or footpaths for jogging. Urban green spaces also give social benefits. They provide more pleasant surroundings and so strengthen sense of community. Urban green spaces are oasis in the hustle and bustle of a city. Plants improve air quality by releasing oxygen into the air. Moreover, plants also function as a protective barrier against environmental noise. How can one increase green spaces in overcrowded cities? Cities may need to look for alternative solutions for green spaces if they are already overcrowded. Interior spaces in individual homes, like balconies and courtyards, can be reconverted. Community rooftops and even walls and facades in the form of vertical gardens can be alternative solutions. Green spaces are the lungs of the city, a vital necessity for cleaner air and good health. So, start today to ensure a greener city tomorrow.