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89% of health is shaped outside the doctor’s office, in the environments where we live and move. Yet, health is often overlooked in urban planning. The Healthy Cities Generator (HCG) is changing that by integrating health and economic insights into city design. 🔬 Since 2017, the HCG has used real-world data to assess the impact of urban plans on physical, mental, and environmental health. Recently, the tool’s capabilities were expanded through a project funded by EIT Urban Mobility, enabling a better design, development, testing, and marketing of a digital tool easily accessible to cities. ↔️ In Bradford, UK, the tool found that urban greening could save €700 per person annually, with the investment paying for itself in just two years. ↔️ In Cascais, Portugal, the tool projected €400 in annual savings per resident from pedestrian-friendly spaces, achieving a return on investment in 26 months. 💬 Want to explore more innovations at the intersection of mobility, environment, and health? Amber De La Haye, lead of the Healthy Cities Lab, will be joining us in our webinar Mobility Talks today. Read more ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g7vb9gPu Register to the webinar Mobility Talks ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dtqDfciq

🎉 Proud Moment 🎉 I’m thrilled to share the publication of my latest research article on mobility and sustainable development in metropolitan regions, with a special focus on Greater London. 🌍🚶♀️🚴♂️ A huge thank you to my advisor, Prof. Dr. Ana Cristina Fachinelli Bertolini, UCS - Universidade de Caxias do Sul, the PPGA UCS, and the incredible Citylivinglab research group. I also extend my gratitude to University of Westminster, Prof. Dr. Giulio Verdini Prof. Dr. Tony Lloyd-Jones for the opportunity and support. Now, it’s time to conclude the next one on climate change in London. 🌍🌱 Our article highlights that as the 21st century progresses, we are witnessing the rise of the “metropolitan century,” where urban populations have surpassed half of the global populace. By 2035, this trend will be even more pronounced, especially in Asia and Africa. This growing urbanization underscores the urgent need for research into mobility, demographics, and sustainable development. Our study delves into key aspects of mobility that are crucial for sustaining metropolitan regions, with an emphasis on socio-spatial equity, connectivity, and integrated governance. Aligned with global sustainability goals—such as SDG 11—we focus on decarbonization and promoting non-motorized transport. The study identifies 31 essential attributes showing how mobility drives urban sustainability and requires collaboration across different administrative levels. 🚀 Check it out and join us in tackling this exciting challenge! I am excited to know what you think about it. 👉 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dNZ3ZeKT 👈 #GreaterLondon#UrbanMobility #Sustainability#MetropolitanDevelopment #CityLivingLab #Research #SustainableCities #Decarbonization #NonMotorizedTransport NLA Transport for London Future of London Greater London Authority Laura Valdés Martina Juvara

👉 This new guide from URBACT showcases examples from cities across Europe and beyond 🌍, highlighting practical approaches and successful projects that cities can adapt and implement. Download the guide here ➔ https://lnkd.in/dtvB_jNd

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

🚀 Excited to Share Our Latest Research! 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce that our research article, "LiFE in the city: Behavioural changes can drive urban sustainability goals," has been published in the prestigious Elsevier journal, Cities - The International Journal of Urban Policy and Planning. This study aligns with the Government of India's visionary Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, which aims to mobilize individuals and communities towards sustainable living practices. Key Highlights: 🌿 The LiFE initiative emphasizes individual behavioral changes over infrastructural reforms to promote urban sustainability. 🌍 Originated as a grassroots movement in India, it has evolved into a crucial component of governmental policy on environmental sustainability. 🏡 Case studies, such as the eco-village of Piplantri, show how community actions can significantly contribute to sustainability goals. 🏙️ LiFE strategically complements Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) and the New Urban Agenda by focusing on micro-level actions that bridge the gap between policy intentions and tangible outcomes. Mission LiFE aims to translate the vision of sustainable living into measurable impact, mobilizing at least one billion Indians and global citizens by 2028. By that time, 80% of all villages and urban local bodies in India are targeted to become environment-friendly. Read the full article here: LiFE in the city: Behavioural changes can drive urban sustainability goals. Available - https://lnkd.in/dH-bW-49 🙏 A special thank you to my co-authors Zaheer Allam, PhD Allam and Ali Cheshmehzangi 艾历.切希 making this happen. Zaheer Allam, an urban strategist based in Mauritius, is renowned for his work on smart, sustainable, and future cities. His numerous commendations, including a presidential decoration, and his active participation in sustainability committees and energy boards, highlight his commitment to sustainability transitions in cities. By integrating behavioral change at the grassroots level, we can create resilient and sustainable urban environments that benefit everyone. This research supports ongoing global efforts and contributes to the broader dialogue on achieving sustainability in cities. Let's come together and make Lifestyle For Environment (LiFE) a global movement! 🌏💚 #UrbanSustainability #LiFE #MissionLiFE #SDG11 #SustainableCities #EnvironmentalSustainability #WRIIndia #UrbanPlanning #CommunityAction #UNECE #Research #Elsevier #CitiesJournal #SmartCities #SustainabilityTransitions NITI Aayog Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India Government Office for Science World Resources Institute World Resources Institute Europe European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) International Energy Agency (IEA) United Nations ESCAP United Nations University of Surrey University of Surrey Macquarie University University of Technology Sydney World Economic Forum

Save The Date | 'Healthy Cities’ Public Debates by the Norman Foster Foundation with the support of Sanitas 🗓️22 May 2024, 06:30 p.m 📍Paseo del General Martínez Campos 14, 28010, Madrid, Spain The ‘Healthy Cities’ Public Debates, moderated by Catherine Mary Cummings, will address the significant overlap between healthcare and urban living. It will begin with keynote presentations and a speaker debate, highlighting the essential role of city leadership in adopting nature-centric and public health policies. The focus will then shift towards practical interventions informed by data-driven research, aimed at rejuvenating the urban built environment with a focus on health and landscaping. This phase will explore strategies to enhance ecological balance within urban spaces. Welcomed by: Catherine Mary Cummings, Sustainability Director, Sanitas ELA, Bupa Group, Madrid, Spain With keynotes and debate between the following experts: Iñaqui Carnicero, Secretary General for Urban Agenda, Housing and Architecture, Spain Giselle Sebag, Executive Director, International Society for Urban Health, United States Mark J Nieuwenhuijsen, Research Professor, Director of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative; Head of the Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health Programme, Institute for Global Health, Barcelona, Spain Kathryn Gustafson, Founding Partner, Gustafson Porter + Bowman, United Kingdom And with a conversation between: Norman Foster, President, Norman Foster Foundation Yolanda Erburu Arbizu, Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer of Sanitas and Bupa ELA, Sanitas Foundation General Manager, Madrid, Spain Register now via Eventbrite. #HealthyCities #NormanFosterFoundation #Sanitas

🚀 Great News from the European Urban Initiative🇪🇺! The results of the second call for Innovative Actions by the European Urban Initiative are out! This initiative aims to foster urban innovation and sustainable development across Europe. 🏙️Congratulations to all the successful projects! These initiatives will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our urban landscapes, promoting sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens. Let's continue to support and collaborate on these transformative projects to create resilient and inclusive urban environments. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_ACFAFe #UrbanInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #EuropeanUrbanInitiative

Working with C40 Cities on this project was incredibly rewarding. Quantifying the health impacts of deep retrofit for different cities? for different climates? different typologies? Challenge accepted. To start with we supported C40 to develop the health benefits modules of the Multiple Benefits of Deep Retrofits Tool - it was no easy feat to figure out how to quantify health benefits on a city scale, that could use what data is available, and consider different building typologies. Making use of our extensive internal network of experts in thermal comfort, air quality, noise pollution, and daylighting design proved crucial. The tool is accessible to all and can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gfTaPUf4 Then came the fun part of engaging with the 5 cities (Washington DC, Tshwane, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and New York City); understanding their priorities, current and upcoming policies, and their data, to make the case for both sustainable and healthy cities in different climates, contexts, and policy environments. For more detail on the health outcomes for each of the cities, the full report is here: https://lnkd.in/g-qap3ja Fergus Anderson Alex Couling Anika Buchmaier Holly-Mo Vyse Ben Jones Duncan Price Lucy Rose Roberts Tristan Gerrish Buro Happold

🚀 Excited to Share Our Latest Research Government of India's visionary Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative! 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce that our research article, "LiFE in the city: Behavioural changes can drive urban sustainability goals," has been published in the prestigious Elsevier journal, Cities - The International Journal of Urban Policy and Planning. This study aligns with the Government of India's visionary Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, which aims to mobilize individuals and communities towards sustainable living practices. Key Highlights: 🌿 The LiFE initiative emphasizes individual behavioral changes over infrastructural reforms to promote urban sustainability. 🌍 Originated as a grassroots movement in India, it has evolved into a crucial component of governmental policy on environmental sustainability. 🏡 Case studies, such as the eco-village of Piplantri, show how community actions can significantly contribute to sustainability goals. 🏙️ LiFE strategically complements Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) and the New Urban Agenda by focusing on micro-level actions that bridge the gap between policy intentions and tangible outcomes. Mission LiFE aims to translate the vision of sustainable living into measurable impact, mobilizing at least one billion Indians and global citizens by 2028. By that time, 80% of all villages and urban local bodies in India are targeted to become environment-friendly. Read the full article here: LiFE in the city: Behavioural changes can drive urban sustainability goals. Available - https://lnkd.in/dF7R8h8u 🙏 A special thank you to my co-authors Zaheer Allam, PhD and Ali Cheshmehzangi 艾历.切希 making this happen. By integrating behavioral change at the grassroots level, we can create resilient and sustainable urban environments that benefit everyone. This research supports ongoing global efforts and contributes to the broader dialogue on achieving sustainability in cities. Let's come together and make Lifestyle For Environment (LiFE) a global movement! 🌏💚 #UrbanSustainability #LiFE #MissionLiFE #SDG11 #SustainableCities #EnvironmentalSustainability #WRIIndia #UrbanPlanning #CommunityAction #UNECE #Research #Elsevier #CitiesJournal #SmartCities #SustainabilityTransitions NITI Aayog Official Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India Government Office for Science World Resources Institute U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) International Energy Agency (IEA) United Nations United Nations ESCAP University of Surrey Macquarie University University of Technology Sydney World Economic Forum

Celebrating #WorldCitiesDay with the Launch of the Updated Healthy Cities Generator! Yesterday marked the launch of the latest version of the Healthy Cities. Generator! This overhauled tool, developed in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility and the University of Lisbon, is set to change the way urban planning and health policies intersect. 💡 Why is this tool essential? The Healthy Cities Generator is an available digital resource designed to assist urban planners, health professionals, and policymakers in integrating health considerations into urban planning and ensuring that urban environments promote better health outcomes. This new edition takes a significant step forward by not only analysing urban landscapes and identifying health priorities but also calculating the potential health cost savings associated with your urban plans each year. By doing so, it empowers cities to understand the true economic impact of healthier urban environments. Due to overwhelming interest, our launch webinar is completely booked! However, we’re pleased to announce a second session on 20th November 2024 at 10:30 CET. Don’t miss out—secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dBDd9KZj #Bax #WorldCitiesDay #HealthyCitiesGenerator #UrbanPlanning #PublicHealth #EITUbanMobility #Sustainability #Innovation