Published 23/11/22

Residents reports of construction defects in new apartments are associated with poorer mental wellbeing

A study of apartment residents identified an association between construction defects and mental health. For every additional problem, wellbeing decreased…

Published 23/11/22

Recreating a therapeutic blue urban space: the restoration of the Triton Fountain in Valletta, Malta

Looking at city water features as therapeutic blue urban spaces. Based on the architectural redesign of a water fountain in…

Published 23/11/22

Urban walks to benefit psychophysiological wellbeing; during COVID-19

Assessing the impact of walking in different urban spaces during the pandemic highlights the positive effects of high-quality green spaces…

Published 23/11/22

Designing autism inclusive urban environments

Autism inclusive urban environments design principles to support sensory and cognitive navigation. For the attention of: Urban designers, landscape architects, regeneration practitioners, Autism…

Published 20/11/22

Unpacking the meaning, measurement, and health impacts of social connectedness in cities: A guide for research and policy

The meaning, measurement, causes and consequences of social connectedness in cities. A useful primer and pragmatic framework for healthy cities, urban futures and…

Published 11/11/22

How a municipality can improve health and wellbeing in the city by using the Collective Impact Model

To improve health and wellbeing in cities, municipality employees, urban planners, architects, politicians, citizens, NGOs and funders can benefit by…

Published 11/11/22

From data to policies. Let the data speak to make local policies more informed about health and social inequalities in health

From data to policies: let the data speak!  Making local policies more evidence- informed about health and health inequalities. Developing a community engagement…

Published 11/11/22

An integrative approach to equitable climate resilience

To plan equitable climate interventions in times of systemic crisis, cities must be trauma-informed and make healing justice a key…

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