Our concept
The scientific evidence is strong: urban planning can influence health in many ways.
We know that the urban environment can help or hinder health – however, despite growing scientific evidence, health is often left out of the urban planning conversation.
At Healthy Cities, we’ve developed a model to change this. Our multidisciplinary team helps cities to put health at the heart of urban planning. Through urban planning practice, research and strategy we shape the built environment to help people live healthier lives. Our innovative healthy planning tool, the Healthy Cities Generator, makes integrating planning into health simple.
Our work is built on the latest research showing how the urban environment can impact mental, physical, and environmental health outcomes.
Density: Compact Cities
Compact cities have a medium density of services and housing, so everything is accessible in 15 minutes.
Mobility: Connected Cities
Connected cities have high quality walking routes, cycle paths, and public transport networks connecting the places people want to go.
Variety: Complete Neighbourhoods
Complete neighbourhoods include a mix of accessible public services, green spaces, healthy food options and commerce.
Landscape: Green Cities
Green cities are made up of diverse green spaces and public areas that encourage leisure and socialising.
Housing: Quality Homes
Quality homes are equitably distributed, energy-efficient, comfortable, and warm.
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