We examined how levels women’s empowerment differ across cities and how it is linked to differences in infant mortality in Latin American cities.
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.
To plan equitable climate interventions in times of systemic crisis, cities must be trauma-informed and make healing justice a key feature of urban resilience planning.
New research explores how design team professionals manage developers’ risks to integrate health into new urban development
Lack of ‘Ciclorutas’ (bicycle lanes) in Bogota’s neighbourhoods of low socio-economic status shows inequality in the access to active transportation options, potentially increasing health disparities.
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.
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.
Gentrification exacerbates financial insecurity for economically vulnerable residents, leading to increased stress.
There is a need for specific municipal social service housing programming aimed at helping seniors navigate rental listings, identify suitable rentals, and then secure and retain rental housing.