Going by the current trends of urbanisation in Africa, it is necessary to seek new ideas to improve ecology, human health, and well-being. ‘MR CITY’
Rain waterfalls, patterns of dappled light, and visual connections with nature. The Walumba Elders Centre (Warmun Community, Western Australia, 2014). Photographer Peter Bennetts
Our Jerusalem Railway Park study addressed the needs of those aged 55 in disparate communities, with long-term implications for physical and mental health, and community
Envisioning a socially and ecologically sustainable human habitat: Connecting Land.
A Brazilian study, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, showed important changes in built environments for physical activity, highlighting these chances across different regions of the city,
New research explores how design team professionals manage developers’ risks to integrate health into new urban development
New healthy urbanism framework reverses traditional focus on individual lifestyles, focusing on equity, inclusion and sustainability as essential components for urban health.
Housing in disadvantaged areas is more affordable, however, cities would be more equitable if disadvantaged areas were walkable and amenity rich; and existing liveable neighbourhoods had more social housing.
Intersectoral collaboration is required to address urban health and housing challenges in African cities. Lessons from urban stakeholders in Douala, Cameroon.
Higher quality communal areas (including amenities/features such as greenery, pools, barbecues, seating and a ground floor location) were associated with greater use of communal areas in apartment developments.