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In case you've missed it, read the HEART project magazine which includes content from public health experts, research institutes, architects and urban planners, and policy experts. 🌿 The HEART project aims to ensure that Blue-Green solutions are implemented in cities and that public health, well-being, and environmental considerations are intrinsically integrated into all the phases of urban planning and implementation. 🏙 Sustainable planning and implementation of Blue-Green solutions in urban areas could address challenges in public health and wellbeing in urban communities. 🤝 To promote urban health, no single actor can work in silos to promote healthy environments for communities and citizens. It requires a multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary approach by bringing together key experts across multiple sectors - as seen in the HEART project. 💼 Health managers play a key role in bridging different actors and in promoting public health and wellbeing as a key-planning and management criteria in the development and implementation of urban health projects. Therefore this could be an interesting afternoon read for you! The HEART magazine outlines key considerations for connecting stakeholders across the health and environmental ecosystem. 📖 Stay tuned for the next issue which will focus on the social aspects of nature-based solutions’ impact on health and well-being. #bluegreensolution #healthmanagement #environment #urbanplanning #publichealth

Collective step-change for healthy, human-connected places: Towards a new urban paradigm My write-up is now available on this New London Agenda charette held by NLA, focusing on health. Following the in-depth insights gathered from the expert group, it’s really clear that a piecemeal approach won’t create the kind of fundamental and profound shifts so urgently needed and on so many fronts. The scale of the issues and diversity of potential solutions to address #urbanhealth calls for structural and systemic change. It can’t just be a friendlier-looking version of the status quo. It’s clear there needs to be a new urban paradigm. And we need new types of roadmaps and pathways to get there in a holistic and integrated way. So what could that start to look like? 1.     Coherence and Consensus: Formalising a new field  2.     Interconnectedness: Joining the dots at scale 3.     Systemic change: Working at different levels    Read here for the full write-up and potential pathways: https://lnkd.in/e2zxHR3y   And today the World Health Organization launched new guidance “to inform a more strategic approach to urban health. By fostering comprehensive, forward-looking, integrated action that accounts for the complexity of urban environments and processes, we can achieve better health outcomes for urban dwellers”. (From a post by Jose Siri) By defining and formalising this area of #urbanhealth as a new field, we can enable people’s health not only to be protected, but to actively maximise the opportunities for people to flourish and thrive whilst supporting growth for cities. So do you think we need a new types of roadmaps and pathways for change that challenge the status quo? Can we move towards healthier, more human, connective, inclusive, equitable places – as the new standard for the cities of today and tomorrow? #NLAgenda #WHO #CompassionatePlaces #ConsiderateUrbanism #ConsciousDesign #CollectiveAction #Change #UrbanHealth #Innovation

Have you check out our article on the increasing importance of Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) in urban planning and development❔ HIAs are an essential tool that helps predict and measure the potential health impacts of a proposed scheme on both the existing and future population of an area. They encompass a wide range of health and wellbeing elements, including the design and provision of services, social infrastructure, access to open space, community safety, and environmental issues. Our research shows that 64% of local authorities in England that have updated their local plans since January 2023 now require HIAs. This growing trend highlights the recognition of HIAs in urban planning and development, as healthier communities often correlate with higher social value. By incorporating HIAs into local planning processes, we can ensure that health considerations are at the heart of the design and implementation of new schemes, thereby enhancing social value in the community. We invite you to read the full article for more insights and stay updated with the latest developments in Health Net Gain 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eNEPQCt9 Together, let’s build healthier, more sustainable communities! #UrbanPlanning #HealthImpactAssessments #SustainableDevelopment

Healthcare excellence meets urban sustainability in the quest for greener cities. Discover the initiatives and policies driving positive change at the intersection of healthcare management and urban development. #HealthcareExcellence #UrbanSustainability #GreenCities #CommunityWellness

The UN-Habitat has just published: Healthier Cities and Communities Through Public Spaces - A Guidance Paper. This guidance paper explores how public spaces can be harnessed to create healthier cities and communities. The paper is aimed at urban planners and local and municipal governments, beginning with a brief introduction to the topic. The paper then outlines how different global agendas address public space and health, emphasising the synergy between these domains. It presents seven strategic approaches that UN-Habitat has been adopting to positively affect health outcomes through public space interventions. Finally, the paper provides five key recommendations for implementing these strategies: — Anchoring health and well-being in local urban policies — Building capacities of urban planners and decision-makers — Strengthening evidence based approaches through multi-sectoral collaboration — Encourage innovative financial mechanisms — Introducing flexibility and combinations of functions Public spaces play a key role in reducing air pollution, improving urban quality of life, delivering economic benefits, and advancing ecological sustainability and this guidance will be of interest to practitioners and policy makers alike. details of guide can be found at: https://lnkd.in/ebXPYcBZ #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicrealm #planning

Did you know that proper healthcare management plays a key role in building resilient and eco-friendly urban environments? Explore the intersection of healthcare and green urban planning for a healthier future. #HealthcarePlanning #GreenCities #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanHealth

As part of the lecture series ‘City Diagnoses’ (Stadtdiagnosen - ein Instrument für gesunde Städte), organized by the Global Health Hub, last week Christina Plantz from the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) held an insightful lecture on the ‘StadtRaumMonitor’ (Urban Space Monitor), based on the Scottish Place Standard Tool, as a possible evaluation tool of healthy urban environments. The #StadtRaumMonitor is an interesting tool, that allows people to evaluate their own surroundings. It can be used in various environments such as cities, towns, or neighborhoods, whether they are well-established or undergoing changes. It provides a guide with questions to facilitate and promote discussions about local living conditions, whilst focusing on involving local residents or workers to assess their perception of their living conditions. Today’s virtual session: "'StadtRaumMonitor' und 'Walkability' im Gesunde-Städte-Netzwerk Deutschland" with Dr. Beate Bokhof. More info here: https://lnkd.in/enBataRB #ENAH #berlin #healthcare #future #urbanplanning #architecture #hospitalplanning #architectureforhealth #healthcareofthefuture #urbanism #innovation #LectureSeries #GlobalHealthHub #GlobalUrbanHealthCommunity #citydiagnosis #StadtRaumMonitor

Could industry collaborate with academia and government to develop a data-led health metric to promote pro-health decision-making for urban developments? A new paper in Cities & Health supports this move with detailed systems mapping of urban development decision making from a real estate perspective. Pablo Newberry Heeseo Rain Kwon and Neil Carhart took evidence from 21 senior real estate professionals to illustrate the interconnected factors and feedback loops to decision making and where the influence sits for input on health considerations. They suggest that the next step should be a standardised data-led approach to measuring health outcomes that will boost leverage across the board for decision-makers – including shareholders, planners and clients. Read the paper (link in the comments) University of Bristol University of Bristol Engineering Royal Town Planning Institute Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Investment Property Forum Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) The Property Industry Alliance (PIA) British Property Federation

𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 To quote Stephen R. Convery in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, "𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑚𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑤𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑." In this unprecedented era of increasing urbanisation and the context of Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, the Paris Agreement, and other global development agreements and frameworks, we have reached a critical point in understanding that 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐, 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚. If well-planned and well-managed, urbanisation can be a powerful tool for sustainable development for both developing and developed cities. The New Urban Agenda lays out standards and principles for urban areas' planning, construction, development, and improvement. At this critical juncture in human history, rethinking the way we plan, build, and manage our urban spaces is not an option but an imperative. As I prepare to share insights on the New Urban Agenda, I invite your thoughts on its five pillars of implementation: 1️⃣ National Urban Policies – Are policies keeping pace with rapid urbanization? 2️⃣ Urban Legislation & Regulations – How do we ensure inclusivity and sustainability? 3️⃣ Urban Planning & Design – What innovations are shaping the cities of tomorrow? 4️⃣ Local Economy & Municipal Finance – How can cities balance growth and affordability? 5️⃣ Local Implementation – What role do individuals and communities play? The power of a paradigm shift is the essential power of quantum change, whether that shift is an instantaneous or a slow and deliberate process. Take ownership of our shared urban future. #Urbanisation #Sustainabledevelopment #Future #Paradigmshift #Action

🎉 🌍We're thrilled to celebrate the incredible work of our researchers, such as this latest study that has just been published in Cities & Health! 📚 The paper, "A multi-criteria evaluation framework for assessing green space interventions through a healthy urban planning approach", presents the innovative HCI Greenspace Evaluation Framework. This comprehensive tool, inspired by the World Health Organization’s Healthy Cities Initiative, outlines 11 essential criteria for evaluating and enhancing urban green spaces. 👏 Huge congratulations to Carolina Mayen Huerta, Wenjing(Wendee) Zhang, PhD, Tom Clemens, and Alexander Nurse for this impactful contribution #PublicHealth. 🌿 Let’s continue working towards healthier, greener, and more equitable cities for all! 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/esXRi6iK #GroundsWell #GreenSpaces #HealthyCities #Sustainability #Research