Published 13/06/19
Where globalisation and informality meet
What happens when you mix a growing, modern airport and an informal settlement? For the attention of: Urban planners, community activists,…
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Briefings
Published 13/06/19
Public health sector adaptation to climate change in Florida
How do we protect public health while navigating barriers to climate change adaptation? Lessons learned from the Sunshine State For…
Published 14/04/19
Reclaiming spaces: Child inclusive urban design
Creating cities for children is creating cities for all. For the attention of: European Child in the City, Municipality of Eindhoven,…
Published 25/02/19
The intersection between built environment and behaviour change to improve adult health behaviours
Build it, they might run: Restructuring environments provides opportunity for physical activity but encouraging healthy living also needs social science’s insights…
Published 05/02/19
Reframing the index system for urban green space planning in China: for better public health
Human health must be recognized, in additional to ecological criteria in urban green space planning in China. Take note: Urban designers,…
Published 11/01/19
Evaluation of a municipality’s free play preschool and space
An innovative methodological approach to evaluate the impact of a free play space on children’s play. For the attention of:…
Published 20/12/18
Flexible futures: Children’s agency on the adventure playground
Flexibility promotes agency and is needed for the future of adventure playgrounds and cities. Take note: Play advocates, youth workers, policy…
Published 19/12/18
Can where you live influence your risk factors for chronic disease? Looking at neighbourhood risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Do you live a high-risk community? Snapshots of more than 2000 Canadian neighbourhoods For attention of: City planners and developers, The…
