INTEGRATING HEALTH IN URBAN AND TERRITORIAL PLANNING
DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES
This directory was conceptualized by UN-Habitat and WHO (Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health). It is an online repository of more than 150 open access resources and tools that provide information on the importance of planning and designing urban areas from a health perspective, as well as concrete guidance on how to do it.
It includes resources that describe the importance of considering health in urban and territorial planning, tools that quantify the health and socioeconomic impact of planning and designing urban areas from a health perspective, the description of successful initiatives, or training materials on urban planning and health, among others.
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Creating age-friendly environments in Europe. A tool for policy-makers and planners
A handbook based on lessons learned from existing age-friendly initiatives in Europe. It builds on relevant locally and regionally developed tools that are now available, with evidence from research. The handbook links actions to create…
Language(s): EN, Other | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: WHO EURO
Global report on urban health: equitable healthier cities for sustainable development
“In 2010, at the dawn of this urban world, we published our first joint global report on urban health titled Hidden cities: unmasking and overcoming health inequities in urban settings. The global community was not…
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: WHO, UN-Habitat
Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment
The Compendium is a comprehensive collection of available WHO and other United Nations (UN) guidance for improving health by creating healthier environments. It provides an overview and easy access of 500 actions, and a framework…
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: WHO
Health impact assessment
Main site and repository of information from the WHO about HIA. It might be useful for a range of environmental and health policy-makers worldwide.
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: WHO
Gentrification & Neighborhood change. Helpful Tools for Communities
This toolkit argues that it is possible to have development without displacement and shows how to achieve this. Published as a supplement to The socioeconomic change of Chicago’s community areas (1970–2010), the toolkit presents strategies…
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: NP Voorhees, University of Illinois at Chicago
RICH Food, Smart City: How Building Reliable, Inclusive, Competitive, and Healthy Food Systems is Smart Policy for Urban Asia
Rich Food, Smart City provides new insights into the status of urban food policy and governance across Asian cities of all sizes and offers concrete illustrations of the many policies and programs that Asia’s cities…
Language(s): EN, Other | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: World Bank
Ciclovias Recreativas
Guidance and case studies from Ciclovía Recreativa. This is an initiative for the temporary opening of streets to residents to enjoy them as safe and pleasant spaces for walking, jogging, skating or cycling. Ciclovía Recreativa…
Language(s): EN, ES | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), OPAS, CDC, Gobierno Municipal Guadalajara, District Institute of Sports and Recreation (IDRD), ITDP
Mapping the Municipal Planning Process in Ontario: Opportunities for Public Health Input
This report is intended as a tool to guide public health units in Ontairo and assist them in achieving community designs that ensure the protection and promotion of health. Although the report focuses on public…
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: The Centre for Active Transportation/ Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Healthy Community Implementation Toolbox
“Overview of how various policy tools (i e zoning codes, design guidelines, building codes etc) can be used to improve community health. Specific to Los Angeles but applicable in the more general context too. This…
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Urban Planning for City Leaders
“Comprehensive briefing on urban planning for local authorities / mayors, looking at UTP to accomplish various goals. None specific to health, although health co-benefits are addressed. This resource aims to provide local leaders and decision…
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat