Health – Page 2 – Cities 4 Everyone

How Thriving Cities Define Our Health, Happiness, and Future
Giselle Sebag

WebinarMarch 18, 20253KViews 2Likes 0Comments

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?’. …

School Streets: Enhancing Neighborhoods in Paris & Barcelona
Priscilla Benedetti, Paris; Jordi Honey-Rosés, Barcelona

WebinarFebruary 18, 20254KViews 2Likes 0Comments

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…

The Best Climate Activist is a Good Urban Planner
Hélène Chartier

WebinarFebruary 4, 20253KViews 2Likes 0Comments

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…

Sustainable Favelas: The Key to Climate Justice and Thriving Cities?
Theresa Williamson

WebinarAugust 10, 20243KViews 2Likes 0Comments

Natural Playgrounds: The Science and Irony behind an Obvious Climate Solution
Adam Bienenstock

WebinarJuly 25, 20243KViews 2Likes 0Comments

Key Takeaways ⇢ Design with children, not for them. ⇢ Sensory-rich environments, especially those engaging all five senses, are critical for early childhood development. ⇢ Nature-based play influences physical health, cognitive growth, and emotional well- being through sensory engagement, motor skill development, and risk navigation. ⇢ Good design requires intentionality: co-design with children and caregivers and support through policy, operations, and land-use…