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How to improve urban health: Lessons from cities around the world

WebTo address this, Paris is devolving power to its residents, inviting them to make decisions about how public money is spent to improve urban health. Between …

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Six cities are looking at urban diabetes from a new perspective

WebLed by Professor Napier’s research team at UCL, 740 face-to-face interviews were conducted with at-risk and diagnosed people living in five major cities – …

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How US cities are spending their ARPA funds

WebA new tool which highlights how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are being used by local authorities has been released by non-profit organisation Results for …

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The health connection: active transport for healthier cities

WebNumerous studies have shown the health benefits of active transport (walking and cycling) combined with public transport, including on diabetes, mental well-being, obesity and …

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How cities are fighting back against noise pollution

WebThe scheme was designed to target drivers making excessive noise with £100 fixed penalty notices, which can be raised to £1,000 if the matter is heard in a …

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UK cities call for new ‘health first’ approach to urban planning

Web05 April 2022. by Sarah Wray. The UK’s planning system should be reformed to shift the focus from buildings and infrastructure to a ‘health first’ principle, according to a new …

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Green Cities: a legacy for children and the youth

Web16 December 2022. Children and the youth face an uncertain future. Urban decision-makers and practitioners have the responsibility to reflect on the world they leave as a legacy, …

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AI project launched to close heart health gaps in cities

Web20 September 2022. by Sarah Wray. New York is the launch city for a new programme which aims to tackle heart health inequities with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). …

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Report highlights the world’s leading cities for walkability

WebBogotá, Paris, Hong Kong and London are ranked among the best cities in the world for key walkability indicators in a new report from the Institute for …

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Urban design centre launched to tackle mental health

WebA new think tank that integrates urban design and mental health has been launched in Washington DC. The Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health (UD/MH) will aim to …

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COVID-19 accelerates use of telehealth in the US

WebIt’s not easy to find a silver lining in a pandemic but one of the more positive developments associated with COVID-19 is the rise of telehealth, which uses video and …

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Sunderland launches community hubs to reduce digital divide

Web01 February 2024. by Christopher Carey. The UK city of Sunderland is building a network of community ‘digital health’ hubs’ that will provide free access to devices and Wi-Fi to …

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Four strategies to transform public spaces for extreme heat

WebBelow is a look at four strategies to accelerate the transformation of public space for extreme heat. Recognise green space as critical infrastructure. The COVID-19 …

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How Helsinki is using data to move towards proactive healthcare

WebHelsinki is working on a proactive Health Benefit Analysis tool which aims to help prevent ill health before it occurs for the benefit of citizens as well as the healthcare …

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UK doctors prescribe walking and cycling in £12.7 million pilot

WebUK doctors will start prescribing walking and cycling to patients in 11 local council areas as part of a government trial. The councils will get a total of £12.7 million …

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Barcelona ‘superblock’ sees 25 percent drop in pollution

WebA report from Barcelona’s Public Health Agency (ASPB) has found the city’s ‘superblocks’ scheme has resulted in a 25 percent drop in NO2 levels in some areas – …

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Civic innovation lessons from the vaccine roll-out

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