Key Takeaways
⇢ Designing for delight—playful “snot-and-drool” moments—makes places memorable and adored.
⇢ Embody kindness in design: small gestures of care ripple into broader social solidarity.
⇢ While individual “first acts” (unpaved road, treehouse, school garden) spark momentum, sustainable placemaking requires collective ownership and iteration.
Summary
a. Low-Cost, Rapid Pilots:
○ Simple interventions, such as movable chairs, hammocks, and…
Key Takeaways
North Vancouver’s ambition is to become the “healthiest small city in the world” by placing public health at the center of urban planning and design.
The city’s vision is rooted in the idea that every decision should be evaluated based on its impact on physical, mental, and social health.
The approach…
Key Takeaways
The stark differences in life expectancy and health outcomes across neighbourhoods result from systemic urban planning decisions.
Everyone—policymakers, planners, architects, and residents—has a role in ensuring that cities are designed for health and well-being.
The key question to ask before any project is: ‘Who benefits, and who is hurting?’.
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Key Takeaways
School Streets can be successfully implemented in cities of all sizes, from small to
large metropolises - making them an adaptable solution for creating safer, healthier
neighborhoods.
Safe, pedestrianized school zones help reduce traffic and air pollution, making the
environment healthier for children.
School Streets are part of a larger strategy to reduce…
Key Takeaways
⇢ Effective climate action requires intersectional approaches that address social
justice, urban resilience, and economic equity.
⇢ Cities are pivotal in accelerating climate adaptation and mitigation through zoning,
mobility planning, green infrastructure, and community-led initiatives.
⇢ Citizen engagement and co-governance models enhance the effectiveness and
legitimacy of urban climate policies.
Summary
a. Climate activism is evolving beyond protest to include…