Topics applied into action

Public open spaces (e.g., parks, sports fields) are important for people to be physically active. However, previous studies, mostly conducted in Western countries, show that people are predominantly sedentary in such spaces. We found that public open space users were more active in Asia, suggesting a potential contribution of such spaces to people’s health.

When designing and managing public space, decision-makers and designers should: • involve citizens in the process, • consider all of the factors that contribute to citizen happiness, • use evidence-based approaches to inform their decisions, • monitor and evaluate the impact of public spaces on citizen happiness

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

On this webpage, follow the Bötzowviertel case, a neighborhood streetscape analysis with pedestrian solutions.

On this webpage, follow the Bötzowviertel case, a neighborhood streetscape analysis with pedestrian solutions.

This thermal study is part of an urban ecosystem evaluation to inform a pedestrian plan in Berlin. Germany.

On this webpage, follow the Bötzowviertel case, a neighborhood streetscape analysis with pedestrian solutions.

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.

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.

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.