The environment that surrounds us plays a large role in heart health. Those living in unsafe communities are at higher risk for increased blood pressure due to environmental stressors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lumen is a lighted adaptation of the playground object, a roundabout, that is implemented in city parks to increase visibility at night. Lumen is a table with a circular bench surrounding it. When you spin the middle table at night, solar powered lights increase in brightness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using light, Lumen can be implemented in urban parks to increase visibility and ultimately safety amongst those who utilize or travel through the area at night. Used as a gathering spot as well as an interactive object, it would increase foot traffic and people within the area. As a result, an increase in people will contribute to the safety of the space at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lumen also promotes outdoor activity which has been linked to a decreased risk of hypertension. Adding playfulness in urban spaces can also increase mental well-being and reduce stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, community engagement and socialization is another behavior factor that improves heart health. Lumen is an inviting object that encourages interaction with the piece itself and others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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