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.
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.
Access to green spaces and a walkable neighborhood are essential for maintaining good health, particularly for vulnerable populations. Thus, it is imperative to ensure that individuals have the opportunity to reside in neighborhoods that are not only walkable, but also equipped with adequate green spaces conveniently located within a reasonable walking distance.
This work unveils the heterogeneous preferences of different hospital users for green infrastructure improvements that could improve their health and wellbeing. Moreover, it shows that distinct motivations determine their demand for spending time outdoors and their willingness to pay for these improvements.