Health
Cities have a major impact on the health of populations, both positively and negatively. Emerging trends, such as ageing, pollution-related diseases and the increasingly recognised role of cities in affecting mental health, have to be tackled with a long-term effort in both policy, and urban planning.
Related networks
Health&Greenspace
Health&Greenspace
Health&Greenspace Action Planning Network links green infrastructure design and management to urban health policies and practices. The project...
Healthy Cities
Healthy Cities
This Action Planning network aims to deepen the relationship between health and the urban environment, planning actions that focus on improving the...
Thriving Streets
Thriving Streets
Mobility is at the crossroads of various urban policy: Thriving Streets is connecting mobility with economic prosperity, accessibility, inclusion,...
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HEALTHY CITIES for embedding health in urban planning policies
The climate crisis, as well as unhealthy lifestyles in urban environments, are closely interlinked with urban planning.
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Improving children’s education for a sustainable urban future
URBACT is helping European cities find – and share – new ways to support children’s education for a better future.
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How a small Spanish town is revolutionising its local food system
Baena (ES) supports sustainable agriculture for a resilient city developement model close to its citizens’ needs, beyond mass production.
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From URBACT to H2020: how 2 cities are scaling up citizen-powered projects for greener communities
Manchester (UK) and Poznań (PL) are just 2 of many European cities building on their URBACT experiences in integrated, sustainable urban development...
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EU Green Week inspiration: 5 networks to watch
Ania Rok, URBACT programme expert, takes a close look at URBACT's 5 most environmentally friendly networks.
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What on earth do the arts and culture have to do with climate change?
Claire Buckley, URBACT Lead Expert and Director of Environmental Sustainability at Julie’s Bicycle says time is of the essence. In the grander scheme...
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