Between busy commutes, noise pollution and a lack of greenery, it’s no wonder that city-dwellers are 21% more likely to experience anxiety than country folk. Happy City is an initiative that advises decision makers on thinking that could lead to better urban planning – and happier urbanites.

Gen Y is embracing gardening, with growing plants and herbs indoors becoming a popular pastime for urban dwellers. Whether to boost wellbeing, bring a sense of calm to urban spaces or simply for its ease of maintenance, gardening is brushing off the soil of its previously stuffy image.

As a global migration occurs from rural areas to rapidly expanding urban hubs, Asia stands at the forefront of this shift; of the 31 megacities worldwide, more than half are on this continent. So, what’s prompting people to trade life in the countryside for the bright lights of the city?

While offices make teamwork easier, they can be seen as restrictive and unhealthy. To boost well-being, Amazon has built three biodomes in its headquarters. These vast, natural spaces aim to help employees de-stress by providing them with a break from the urban grind.