Initiative, Toolkit | 2017Descriptive resource
building-better-cities-with-young-children-and-families-how-to-engage-our-youngest-citizens-and-families-in-city-building-a-global-scan-of-best-practices
"This work began with extensive background research and in-depth interviews with leading practitioners in the field to discover existing resources and knowledge. We collected 21 case studies from 16 different countries and uncovered stories and ideas that demonstrate effective methods for engaging...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Bernard van Leer Foundation, 880 cities, Urban 95
Initiative, Overview | 2017Descriptive resource
City leadership for health and sustainable development: Critical issues for successful Healthy Cities projects
The booklet provides an overview of the content, principles, goals and critical factors for the success of Healthy Cities projects in the 21st century. The Healthy Cities movement was launched at the peak of the new public health movement in the 1980s. It was highly attractive to local political leaders;...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Tsourous A., Global Healthy Cities
Toolkit | 2017Action oriented | Descriptive resource
Healthy Urban Planning Checklist
Checklist for healthy urban development, specifically to ensure new developments are in line with London policy requirements and standards. This resource can be useful for many actors: public health leads and health organisations, public health and environmental health professionals, neighbourhood...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: High Streets Task Force, London Health Urban Development Unit (NHS)
Briefing, Evidence | 2017Descriptive resource
Towards More Physical Activity in Cities: Transforming public spaces to promote physical activity — a key contributor to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Europe
"This publication focuses on physical activity and how it can be supported through urban planning. The focus on physical activity is explained by the fact that inactivity today accounts for an increasing proportion of deaths and disability worldwide and is associated with significant health care...
Language(s): EN, RS | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: WHO
Initiative, Toolkit | 2017Action oriented | Descriptive resource
The Human Rights in Cities. Handbook Series: Volume I: The Human Rights-Based Approach to Housing and Slum Upgrading
The Handbook advocates for the use of the Human Rights Based Approach in preventive measures (such as the provision of new housing stock and policy) as well as curative interventions (such as the upgrading of slums and informal settlements) in the planning and design, implementation, and the monitoring...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat
