Initiative | Action oriented | Descriptive resource
City Prosperity Initiative
UN-Habitat’s City Prosperity Initiative is a global initiative that has been applied in over 400 cities across the world. It provides an innovative approach to urban measurements and assists decision-makers to design clear policy interventions. In terms of health, some of the categories, such as...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat
Initiative | Action oriented | Descriptive resource
BreatheLife
A network programme for cities, regions and countries who are committed to bringing air quality to safe levels by 2030. The initiative links partners together and supports action through providing a range of tools and sharing experience. Worldwide relevance in helping maintain municipalities’ focus...
Language(s): EN, ES, FR, CN, AR, RS, PT, Other | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: WHO, Climate and Clean Air Coalition, UNEP, World Bank
Evidence, Initiative, Training, Web Resource | Action oriented
Building with Nature
UK initiative aiming to encourage green infrastructure and wildlife protection through standards for new developments comes with a user guide that aims to support developers and policy makers. It gives out accreditation to new developments that align with these voluntary standards. ...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Country | Author/Publisher: Urban LBuilding with natureand Institute (ULI)
Initiative, Web Resource | Action oriented
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 projects differ from permanent bike routes because they promotes temporary...
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
Initiative, Training | Action oriented | Descriptive resource
The city at eye level
This is a worldwide programme with many partners. The website has many resources including open source books, some put together in partnership with UN-Habitat. Shared working through seeing a place through the eyes of a child. Useful for community, businesses, the public sector and public health practitioners. ...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: STIPO, The Netherlands.
