Overview | 2019Descriptive resource
Urban-Rural Linkages: Guiding Principles. Framework for Action to Advance Integrated Territorial Development
A multilevel, multistakeholder guidance framework and tool to strengthen urban-rural linkages in national and subnational policies and programmes. Protection and promotion of health by balancing urban, peri-urban and rural health challenges are included in the guiding principles to provide social...
Language(s): EN, ES, CN, AR, PT | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat
Toolkit | 2019Action oriented | Descriptive resource
Rapid Health Impact Assessment Tool
This rapid HIA tool is designed to assess the likely health impacts of development plans and proposals, including planning frameworks and masterplans for large areas, regeneration and estate renewal programmes and outline and detailed planning applications. It can be applied in a variety of processes,...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: NHS. London Healthy Urban Development Unit
Overview, Toolkit | 2018Action oriented
A Practical Guide to Designing, Planning, and Executing Citywide Slum Upgrading Programmes
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...
Language(s): EN, FR | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat
Evidence | 2018Descriptive resource
Housing and health guidelines
Covers key areas of housing such as crowding, indoor temperature, accessibility, home injuries and summarizes other relevant WHO guidelines. The guidelines encompass general considerations for policy and good practice recommendations for addressing health problems. The resource is good for reducing...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Country | Author/Publisher: WHO
Design Guide, Overview | 2018Action oriented | Descriptive resource
Shaping urbanization for children. A handbook on child-responsive urban planning
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...
Language(s): EN, CN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: UNICEF
