Our systematic review of the impacts of neighbourhood design on well-being found strong evidence linking design principles such as walkability and access to green space with health and well-being.
Park access is about more than just distance to get to the park.
New healthy urbanism framework reverses traditional focus on individual lifestyles, focusing on equity, inclusion and sustainability as essential components for urban health.
Urban planners, economists, health and community policymakers and practitioners share insights in a new study on creating healthy food environments using urban planning policy and governance levers.
New ways of integrating indigenous knowledge in landscape architecture design
Study shows the Flint, Michigan water crisis may spur additional population losses for the city.
Understanding how urban environments affect health is the first step in making a healthy city.
How can healthy, sustainable diets be accessible and appealing? We explore how Copenhagen residents navigate their food environments, what shapes their food practices, and what they’d like to change.
Solid waste production is rapidly increasing in Kenyan cities. However, the implementation of available policies to address the canker leaves much to be desired.
Learn how the City of Boston engages local researchers, community residents, and city officials to combat illegal firework activity.