International Society for Urban Health (ISUH)

Calling all #UrbanHealth changemakers! The 21st International Conference on Urban Health #ICUH25 is coming to Wellington, New Zealand, on November 17-21, 2025 — and our Call for Papers is officially open! Are you driving innovation in #urban #health? Do you have cutting edge research, projects, initiatives, case studies, or concepts that will shape healthier, more resilient #cities? This is your chance to share your work on a global stage at ICUH 2025 with our annual theme "Healthy Cities, Resilient Futures: Weaving Climate Action, Equity, & Wellbeing from Asia Pacific to the World". Why Submit? - Present your work to an international audience - Connect with leaders in urban health, #policy, and #sustainability - Help shape strategies for thriving, resilient cities Submission themes: 1) Healthy Built Environment: Equitable, #Climate-Resilient Cities 2) Nourishing Landscapes: Natural Environments & #Food Systems 3) Place Matters: Local & Cultural Insights for Urban Wellbeing 4) Lifelong Wellness: Inclusion for All in Urban Environments 5) Regional Spotlight: Indigenous Solutions to Climate — Resilience Strategies, Rights, Actions & Experiences * IMPORTANT * Submission deadline: May 17, 2025 What's new this year? #ICUH25 offers expanded submission formats, including interactive workshops, pre-formed panels, case studies, as well as creative installations, alongside research abstracts and posters. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of urban health and submit your proposal for ICUH 2025! Read the full Call for Papers: https://lnkd.in/eiynASqk Learn more about ICUH 2025 on our conference website: www.icuh2025.org For inquiries, please contact us at icuhquestions@isuh.org PS: Interested in our exclusive Super Earlybird rate? Become an ISUH member today! Check out our membership offerings: https://lnkd.in/e6qq2fQU

"Cities must make the healthy choice, the easy choice". What a powerful conversation, as part of The Centre for Conscious Design (CCD) Conscious Cities Festival 2025! Yesterday, our Executive Director, Giselle Sebag, MPH, LEED AP ND, joined an insightful discussion on "Spaces that Move (Us): Fostering Physical, Emotional, & Social Engagement in Public Spaces". During an inspiring opening talk, Giselle emphasized the urgent need to redesign #cities to promote #health #equity and social connection. Loneliness and disconnection are not inevitable — they are #design challenges that we can solve. By shaping our built environments intentionally, we can foster #social bonds, encourage physical activity, and enhance collective #wellbeing. Some takeways: - Our environments profoundly impact our health — many leading causes of disease are ultimately rooted in poor urban design. - Life expectancy can vary by up to 20 years depending on where you live. - Lack of social connection is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. - Cities must make the healthy choice the easy choice — safe pavements, protected bike lanes, and accessible green spaces are essential for thriving neighborhoods and communities. Other panelists explored the role of social prescribing and nature-based solutions in bridging health and urban planning — like for instance the RECETAS PROJECT. They highlighted the essential role of intergenerational connections and social participation as key strategies to combat loneliness and its serious health effects. Thank you again to The Centre for Conscious Design (CCD), Ebru Baykal Uluoz and Luciana Brarda for inviting us and for hosting this important session! #UrbanHealth #HealthEquity

Good news! The deadline to submit your abstract for the 61st International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress has been extended to March 30! 5 days left! This is your chance to present your work, connect with experts, and contribute to the future of the field. Join the largest annual gathering of landscape architecture professionals from September 10-12, 2025, in Nantes, France, under the theme "Guiding Landscapes". New submission deadline: March 30, 2025 Congress dates: September 10-12, 2025 Location: Nantes, France Don’t miss this opportunity — submit your abstract today! ifla2025.com/abstracts #UrbanHealth

Reminder! Join us tomorrow for "Spaces that Move (Us): Fostering Physical, Emotional, & Social Engagement in Public Spaces" — a promising session featuring our Executive Director, Giselle Sebag, MPH, LEED AP ND, as part of The Centre for Conscious Design (CCD) Conscious Cities Festival 2025. When: * TOMORROW * March 25 — 4:00 PM CET Come learn from experts in #urban #health, #architecture, and #community #design as they explore how public spaces can support #wellbeing, physical activity, and social connection. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gKaSPqZn #UrbanHealth

Amazing turnout at today’s webinar on "How Thriving Cities Define Our Health, Happiness, and Future"! From the impact of rapid urban growth to the power of well-designed public spaces, the discussion highlighted why #cities are more than just #infrastructure — they are complex environments that can either promote or hinder #health and wellbeing. Some key takeaways: - The number one predictor of life expectancy where you live. - Many public spaces remain underused due to poor #design, safety concerns, and lack of activation. - Thoughtful design interventions — like better lighting, seating, or food kiosks (as seen in Bryant Park in New York City) — can transform neglected spaces into thriving #community hubs. - Active #transportation (walking, cycling) isn’t just about exercise — it’s about integrating movement into our daily lives. - The biggest health-impacting decisions are often made outside the health sector. A huge thank you to our wonderful friend and mentor, Gil Penalosa, for hosting this brilliant session, and to our Executive Director, Giselle Sebag, MPH, LEED AP ND, for sharing such powerful insights on the ways that we can design healthier, more equitable cities. #UrbanHealth #Cities4Everyone

The International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) is thrilled to showcase the amazing venue for our 2025 International Conference on Urban Health #ICUH2025 Designed by Studio Pacific Architecture, it was built in a way the reduces negative impacts on the environment and has been awarded Five Green Star Design certification – the first convention centre in New Zealand to achieve this standard. The rating represents New Zealand excellence for environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and green building. A shining example of a venue at which to hold our conference on #urbanhealth! Thanks to Business Events Wellington and University of Otago, and especially Irette Ferreira, Rebecca Briscoe, Louise Woodburn and the rest of their team for making it happen!

"How Thriving Cities Define Our Health, Happiness, and Future?" Interested in learning more? Join us tomorrow for a powerful webinar featuring our Executive Director, Giselle Sebag, MPH, LEED AP ND! Cities shape more than just skylines — they influence #health, #equity, and quality of life. Up to 90% of health outcomes are directly linked to our built and social environments, making #city #design a critical public health issue. We're looking forward to an exciting and important conversation hosted by our longtime friend and renowned #urban innovator Gil Penalosa, where we will explore how people-centered urban design can create healthier, more resilient #cities and #communities. When: Tomorrow, March 17 11 AM EST / 4 PM CET Where: Zoom Register now: https://lnkd.in/eKjNK3S8 #UrbanHealth #Cities4Everyone

Last day to apply! Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in Better Block Foundation's Better Block University 2025 Public Safety course! This leadership program will equip you with the skills to transform spaces and streets in your #community using tactical #urbanism to address public safety challenges. Applications close TONIGHT at 11:59 PM CST! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZAHTukP Apply now: https://lnkd.in/grfREfqk Don't miss your chance to join this exciting program! Like this content? Become an ISUH member today and join our community to stay at the forefront of #UrbanHealth with exclusive updates, resources, networking opportunities, and events sent to you regularly: https://lnkd.in/e6qq2fQU

Last chance to submit your abstract! The 61st International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress will take place September 10-12, 2025, in Nantes, France, under the theme "Guiding Landscapes". As the largest annual gathering for #landscape #architecture professionals, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of the field. Key info: Abstract submission deadline: March 15, 2025 Congress dates: September 10-12, 2025 Location: Nantes, France We're proud to have IFLA as a partner in advancing #urban #health and #sustainable landscapes. Don't miss your chance to present your work at this prestigious event! Submit your abstract now: ifla2025.com/abstracts Like this content? Stay connected and get more exclusive updates by becoming an ISUH member! Join our community and access the latest research, events, and opportunities in urban health: https://lnkd.in/e6qq2fQU #UrbanHealth

Calling all Singapore-based colleagues! How can #cities like #Singapore not just sustain but thrive in a #climate-changed, resource-constrained world? Regenerative design offers a way forward — going beyond reducing environmental impact to actively enhancing liveability, restoring #ecosystems, and optimizing #urban resources. Sign up for this exciting in-person lecture on "Thriving in a Climate-Changed Future: Regenerative Design for High-Density Cities" taking place tomorrow — where leading practitioners will explore: 1) How regenerative design applies to high-density cities through #nature-based solutions, #carbon-sensitive development, and resource circularity 2) The role of #planning, #policy, financing, and technology in enabling regenerative #urbanism 3) Real-world case studies from Singapore and other high-density cities When: 13 March 2025 Where: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA) (in partnership with the Centre for Liveable Cities and Arup) Don't miss this opportunity to learn from local, regional and experts and discover how regenerative #design can shape the future of #cities! More at: https://lnkd.in/ev4487js #UrbanHealth #ClimateAction