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Health and Urban Planning: Visualising Impact with the Healthy Cities Generator

By: Ad-hoc Expert Sofia Aivalioti

What does a holistic approach to health look like? Often, people’s replies will cover medical care, diet, and exercise - but as urban populations continue to accelerate, urban planning is increasingly recognised as a pillar of holistic health.

Il National Urbact Point Anci a Prato incontra il local group sui progetti Urban Jungle e Urge

L’integrazione tra diversi programmi europei per dare nuovo slancio all’economia locale in un’ottica di sostenibilità e inclusione sociale. Questo l’elemento vincente che fa del Comune di Prato una buona pratica nell’ambito della rete nazionale di Urbact e che si pone come una delle migliori esperienze in Italia sui temi dell’economia circolare e delle nature based solution.

Overcoming the Pandemic and Building Resilience: Lessons from Bradford

The concept of healthy cities is more relevant now than ever. After COVID-19 emerged, public health was thrown into the spotlight and so, too, was the potential for cities to be catalysts for better health.

Visions from the City Representatives - Željko Burić, Mayor of Šibenik (HR) by lead expert Miguel Rivas

Heritage-led urban regeneration involves major urban projects, requiring significant investment and stakeholder mobilisation. In this endeavour, political backing and direction are key. The KAIRÓS interview series, conducted by the network lead expert Miguel Rivas, targets Mayors and Elected Representatives from the KAIRÓS partner cities.

SDG Story: Jihlava

Jihlava vision concept: aim is to be safe, socially cohesive, green and accessible city.

SDG Story: Bratislava

Where are we coming from?

Even though the first mention of Bratislava appears in 907, Bratislava is one of the youngest capitals in Europe (1993).