This guide for citywide slum upgrading and local projects provides a comprehensive manual with tips and tools from practical experience. It is an accessible tool for practitioners, leading them through UN-Habitat steps towards a successful citywide slum-upgrading programme. Accessible quick guide section provides an important reference tool for practitioners to help address the most pressing […]
This handbook on child-responsive urban planning provides details for creating thriving and equitable cities where children live in healthy, safe, inclusive, green and prosperous communities. By focusing on children, this publication provides guidance on the central role that urban planning should play in achieving the SDGs. Applicable for global perspectives and local contexts for all
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Examines cities as playing a growing role in population health improvement with the enormous potential to be health-generating places. The report is based on 50 interviews with leaders from 14 cities and draws on international case studies. It concludes that improving population health depends on many factors, including: coordinated action at multiple levels, bold political
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A widely applicable plan for action to support everyday physical activity developed through a worldwide consultation process involving governments and key stakeholders across multiple sectors including health, sports, transport, urban design, civil society, academia and the private sector. Focusing action on what will best support active lives. Presents the urban environment as an essential part
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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