The network was established to foster the exchange of experience and mutual learning between cities and communities worldwide. Support for acting on the desire and commitment to promote healthy and active ageing and a good quality of life for older residents. The resource is useful for multisectoral partners in local governments and communities who work […]
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“Good as a reference on health protection. This work has evolved to achieve increasing relevance and recognition as the prevalence of environment and health in policy has grown in both global and European contexts. For example, an emerging impetus for its work is given by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in which health and
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The report seeks to address a gap in today’s research on stormwater management approaches. Although much has been written on the topic of green infrastructure and water management, most recent reports focus on stormwater policies or opportunities for capturing stormwater in the public realm. Fewer have focused on implications for private sector real estate developers.
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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 forums, community groups and housing associations.
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“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 costs and productivity losses. Action to increase rates of physical
