Urban environment and lifestyle diseases among older adults in Indian cities
New research on India’s ageing population reveals urban-rural disparities’ impact on health. Urban areas see high rates of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Urgent call for urban planning and health policies
Case Study Mockup: Creating a Pedestrianized Network to Support a Childrens Hospital in Nicosia
On this webpage, follow the Bötzowviertel case, a neighborhood streetscape analysis with pedestrian solutions.
Case Study Mockup: Developing a Pedestrian Plan for a Healthy Hospital in Gothenburg
On this webpage, follow the Bötzowviertel case, a neighborhood streetscape analysis with pedestrian solutions.
Visual Essay Mockup: Walkability Study in Berlin by Building Health Lab
Visual Essay Mockup: An Evidence-based Approach to Pedestrian Design
City Shorts Mockup: More Quality of Life for the Bötzowviertel, The Kiezblock Initiative for Safe Streets
This thermal study is part of an urban ecosystem evaluation to inform a pedestrian plan in Berlin. Germany.
Case Study Mockup: Connecting Superblocks in Berlin with Pedestrian Loops
On this webpage, follow the Bötzowviertel case, a neighborhood streetscape analysis with pedestrian solutions.
Local communities use of urban greenspace and engagement with a wayfinding intervention
Wayfinding interventions offer a viable, low-cost, intervention to increase recreational walking in urban greenspaces for irregular users, older adults and those with mobility impairments.
Rising double burden of malnutrition in cities of Maharashtra, India
Overweight and obesity among mothers in the urban setting was twice compared to the rural. The percentage of households with an undernourished child and an overnourished mother was high in urban settings.
Playing and age-friendly planning
Why only plan for children’s play in cities? Play could support the health and wellbeing of older adults. Let’s reimagine age-friendly planning with play in mind.