One Urban Health

By |2024-01-04T16:39:20+01:00October 6th 2022|

Have we destroyed the balance of our planet? Professor of Urban Health and Policy Evelyne de Leeuw shares her thoughts and approach on Healthy Cities and their connection to spiritual and ecological concepts.

Urban Health

“One Healthy” Parks: Where People and Biodiversity Thrive

By |2024-01-04T16:21:31+01:00September 20th 2022|

The link between better mental health and urban green spaces is undeniable – and people want to enjoy them more. Jéssica Felappi makes a point to use this momentum to invest in quality urban green spaces that benefit people, animals and the environment.

Urban Health

Share Information. Transform Communities.

By |2024-01-04T16:21:50+01:00September 15th 2022|

Every day millions of people around the world breathe in polluted air. After experiencing the consequences of polluted air first-hand, Alberto Mexia Sánchez and his team developed their own technology to monitor air quality and educate the people in Mexicali.

Urban Health

Urban Green Spaces’ (UGS) Potential in Residents’ Wellbeing in Rapidly Urbanising Cities in Africa: Prospects for Planning

By |2024-01-04T16:22:23+01:00September 13th 2022|

Urban green spaces (UGS) serve as an important natural resource for cities. They provide a variety of social, economic and environmental benefits which enhance the health and well-being of urban dwellers and the overall sustainability of cities. This article by Romanus Opiyo reflects on the benefits of urban green spaces and the opportunities for the deliberate provision of such areas through urban planning interventions given the improved well-being and health aspects associated with the UGS

URBAN HEALTH

Sustainable, Low-Carbon Transport: A Catalyst for Better Public Health and Transforming Our Cities

By |2024-01-04T16:23:06+01:00September 6th 2022|

Christopher Dekki calls upon cities and policymakers to embrace a systems-thinking approach that takes the nexus between public health and transport as a starting point for action.

LIVEABLE CITIES

“It Is Ok To Not Be Ok” – How A Mental Health Programme Changes A Community

By |2024-01-04T16:20:01+01:00May 19th 2022|

The Friendship Bench is a community-based mental health counselling programme in Zimbabwe. Dr Ruth Verhey reflects on the contributions of such programmes to liveable communities for all.

Why Cities Are Letting Down Children

By |2024-01-04T15:39:38+01:00December 14th 2021|

Many diseases are caused by environmental risks – and it is our youngest and most vulnerable who need utmost protection. Yet, they are not getting what they deserve, says Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Director of Air Pollution and Urban Environment at ISGlobal. A plea for urgent change.

Cities Are Still Not Doing Enough to Reduce Air Pollution

By |2024-01-04T14:56:55+01:00May 4th 2021|

Despite scientific evidence of the relation between air pollution and premature deaths, cities are hesitant to take bold action for clean air. Mark Nieuwenhuijsen and Sasha Khomenko on reasons and perspectives.

What will be the Post-Pandemic Urban Path?

By |2024-01-04T13:49:51+01:00July 21st 2020|

Urban planners have been quick to imagine the historic changes in urban development the COVID-19 pandemic will bring about. Alexander Jachnow shares his view on the issue, suggesting we look at how much urban planning has changed after previous pandemics.

How to be Truly Open: Rethinking Public Spaces in the Post-Covid City

By |2024-01-04T13:50:07+01:00July 16th 2020|

To those not willing – or able – to spend money, many public spaces are not as public as they pretend to be. This has to change, argues Tuna Taşan-Kok, making the case for new coalitions in urban development.

Resilient Cities are Green Cities

By |2024-01-04T13:51:59+01:00July 2nd 2020|

COVID-19 has strengthened our understanding of the vital relationship between healthy environments and the need for sustainable infrastructure. Donovan Storey from the Global Green Growth Institute reminds us that it is precisely in times of crises that we should commit to more holistic and ambitious green transformations.

Healthy Cities? The Coronavirus Has Burst The Bubble

By |2024-01-04T13:30:04+01:00June 30th 2020|

Urban planning for healthier cities has existed for millennia. Yet the current pandemic lays bare the truth: a billion people cannot comply with even the most basic containment strategies. Julian Baskin, expert in participatory urban planning, explains what is going on and how to move forward.

Restoring our Sound Equilibrium: Fighting Noise Pollution in Mexico City

By |2024-01-04T13:30:20+01:00June 26th 2020|

Noise is one of the top environmental hazards. Facing ever-growing cities, one wonders: is there anything we can do? Yes, there is. Jimena de Gortari Ludlow, expert in urban acoustics, examines the unique soundscape of the world’s fifth largest city and offers practical solutions.

An Opportunity to Reshape the World in the Aftermath of the Pandemic – The UCLG Dialogue for the Post-COVID Era

By |2024-01-04T13:30:52+01:00June 22nd 2020|

Acknowledging that the international system needs to change substantially, United Cities and Local Governments Secretary General presents the organisation's political charter for a world after the pandemic.

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