𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵? 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆

We’ve been reading the “Guide to Planning Healthy Cities” (by ETS Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the Spanish Ministry of Health), and it’s an essential reference for professionals working at the intersection of urbanism, sustainability, equity, and health.

📌 The Guide outlines three key lines of action for transforming our cities:

1. Walkable cities. Prioritising pedestrians and active mobility
2. Bringing nature into the city. Green and blue infrastructure for climate, air quality, and wellbeing
3. Creating spaces for meeting and socialising. To reduce isolation and promote equity

🧠 Key insights and lessons:

Healthy urban design must address sedentarism, pollution, mental health, ageing, and social inequality.
Planning must integrate universal accessibility, subjective safety, and climate resilience.
Cities should be understood as determinants of health with policies that make the healthiest choices the easiest ones (WHO).

This is more than a technical document it’s a strategic tool to support municipalities and local professionals in building healthier, more inclusive environments for all.

📘 Download the full guide here (English version):
👉 https://lnkd.in/daxy_2Vv

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