This study investigates the multidimensional health benefits of revitalizing abandoned urban spaces versus the adverse impact of vacant properties on residents. We examined the city of Daegu, South Korea, which has endeavored to change vacant spaces into small urban farms and community shelters. In the study, in-depth interviews and intercept surveys were conducted with nearby residents. The results show that various problems are caused by abandoned housing and re-appropriating vacant lots has a multidimensional influence on residents’ wellbeing. Resident interview data shows that converting empty houses into community green spaces improved citizens’ mental wellbeing and reduced unfavorable perceptions of abandoned places. The intercept survey also identified positive factors that promote citizens’ mental welfare. In addition, these projects offered residents potential health benefits by promoting physical activity, stress relief, and mutual interaction. For cities experiencing urban shrinking and decline, both in South Korea and in other developed countries, there are considerable opportunities for converting abandoned places into urban green places conducive to promoting citizens’ wellbeing

这项研究调查了振兴废弃城市空间的多维健康益处以及空置物业对居民的不利影响。我们考察了韩国大邱市，该市已努力将闲置空间变成小型城市农场和社区庇护所。在研究中，对附近居民进行了深入的采访和拦截调查。结果表明，各种问题是由废弃的住房引起的，空地的重新分配对居民的福祉产生多方面的影响。居民访问的数据显示，将空房子转变为社区绿地可改善公民的心理健康，并减少对废弃地方的不良看法。拦截调查还确定了促进公民心理健康的积极因素。此外，这些项目通过促进体育锻炼，缓解压力和相互互动，为居民带来了潜在的健康益处。在韩国和其他发达国家中，对于经历城市萎缩和衰退的城市，有大量机会将废弃的地方转变为有利于促进公民福祉的城市绿地。