William A. Gough

William A. Gough


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Academic Career Length

26Years (2001-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 December 2008 in Climatic Change
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Gita J. Laidler
JFJames Ford
James Ford
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William A. Gough
TITheo Ikummaq
Theo Ikummaq
Alexandre S GagnonAlexandre S Gagnon
Alexandre S Gagnon
CICelina Irngaut
Celina Irngaut

2 October 2009 in Theoretical and Applied Climatology
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Tanzina Mohsin
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William A. Gough

1 April 2005 in Climatic Change
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Alexandre S GagnonAlexandre S Gagnon
Alexandre S Gagnon
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William A. Gough

12 August 2014 in Theoretical and Applied Climatology
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Micah HewerMicah Hewer
Micah Hewer
Daniel ScottDaniel Scott
Daniel Scott
WGWilliam A. Gough
William A. Gough

29 January 2008 in Theoretical and Applied Climatology
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William A. Gough

Vidya AndersonVidya Anderson
Vidya Anderson
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William A. Gough
BABranka Agic
Branka Agic
The built environment is a physical determinant of health essential to the planning and development of a more equitable society. Communities face growing challenges due to environmental stressors such as climate change, with vulnerable communities experiencing a disproportionate burden of adverse health outcomes. The interdependencies between urban planning and public health outcomes are inextricable, with respect to improving access to healthier built environments for vulnerable and marginalized groups. Widespread implementation of nature-based solutions, such as green infrastructure, provides a multi-functional strategy to support sustainable development, increase climate resilience, enhance ecological connectivity, and create healthier communities. A Health Equity Impact Assessment presents the findings of a participatory research study utilizing key informant interviews of public health unit professionals (eight) and a survey of green infrastructure volunteers and workers (36) on the impact of green infrastructure on individual and community mental and physical well-being, service use, and perceived unmet needs, using Ontario, Canada as a case study. Study findings indicate that where green infrastructure is both productive and publicly accessible, the benefits were significant for vulnerable populations. These benefits include increased social connectivity, skills development, and food security. Green infrastructure could be a viable strategy to address environmental stressors, improve health equity, and support localization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).