Network, Overview | 2018Descriptive resource
The Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities
The network was established to foster the exchange of experience and mutual learning between cities and communities worldwide. Support for acting on the desire and commitment to promote healthy and active ageing and a good quality of life for older residents. The resource is useful for multisectoral...
Language(s): EN, FR, ES | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: WHO
Design Guide | 2018Action oriented
Introducing the Assembly: Civic Design Guidelines
"A design guide for creating well-designed and well-maintained public spaces as a force for building trust and healing divisions in local communities. The Assembly Guidelines capture the culmination of four years of research and collaboration—with input from 200+ studies, 50+ cities, and dozens...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Center for Active Design
Design Guide | 2018Descriptive resource
Streets for walking and cycling: designing for safety, accessibility, and comfort in African cities
The guide emphasizes designing for safety, accessibility and comfort in African cities. These cities are fundamentally walking and cycling cities, but often lack the infrastructure and design to make these activities safe and comfortable. This design book provides detailed guidance on how to address...
Language(s): EN, FR, AR | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat/Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Evidence | 2018Descriptive resource
Healthy High Streets: Good place-making in an urban setting
This report synthesises the latest and most relevant evidence. Specifically, the report examines how important features of the high street can positively impact on social cohesion, and on mental and physical health. It provides street design principles. Good for making high streets more inclusive,...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Public Health England
Toolkit | 2018Descriptive resource
Healthy Built Environment Linkages Toolkit
This 80-page toolkit is very comprehensive and describes how population health is influenced by the design of our neighbourhoods, housing, transportation systems, natural environments and food systems. It brings together research based key messages that correlate land-use planning decisions, impacts...
Language(s): EN, FR | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: BC Centre for Disease Control
