Green schoolyards may buffer against the effects of urbanization through increasing access to nature and its benefits. The present study was a community-academic partnership that examined the effects of green schoolyard renovations on utilization, physical activity (PA), and social interactions as well as perceptions of safety, neighborhood climate, and social cohesion among those living in low-income, urban neighborhoods. Utilizing behavioral mapping techniques and multi-informant surveys (i.e., caregivers, teachers, and community members), changes from pre- to postrenovation were assessed at two low-income, urban schools. Behavioral mapping results demonstrated increases in utilization and prosocial interactions among youth from pre- to postrenovation. Levels of moderate-to-vigorous PA also increased from pre- to postrenovation at one school. Survey data from community stakeholders revealed improvements in the perception of schoolyard safety and school–community relationships as well as reductions in bullying postrenovation. Green schoolyards may offer a safe space for children and adults to engage in social, outdoor activities, particularly in low-income, urban neighborhoods.

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低收入城市社区的绿色校园改造：对学生、学校和周边社区的好处

绿色校园可以通过增加接触自然及其益处来缓冲城市化的影响。本研究是一项社区-学术合作，研究绿色校园改造对低收入人群的利用率、体育活动 (PA) 和社会互动以及对安全、邻里气候和社会凝聚力的看法的影响，城市街区。利用行为绘图技术和多信息调查（即看护者、教师和社区成员），在两所低收入城市学校评估了从装修前到装修后的变化。行为映射结果表明，从装修前到装修后，青年之间的利用和亲社会互动有所增加。在一所学校从装修前到装修后，中度到高强度的 PA 水平也有所提高。来自社区利益相关者的调查数据显示，对校园安全和学校与社区关系的认识有所改善，并且在装修后欺凌行为有所减少。绿色校园可为儿童和成人提供一个安全的空间，让他们参与社交、户外活动，尤其是在低收入城市社区。