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Place Standard Tool

The Place Standard tool provides a simple framework to structure conversations about place, whether the place is well-established, undergoing change, or is still being planned. It is a resource for participants to think about the physical elements of a place (for example its buildings, spaces, and...

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: NHS Scotland


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Building with Nature

UK initiative aiming to encourage green infrastructure and wildlife protection through standards for new developments comes with a user guide that aims to support developers and policy makers. It gives out accreditation to new developments that align with these voluntary standards.   ...

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Country | Author/Publisher: Urban LBuilding with natureand Institute (ULI)


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5 Keys to Healthier Cities

"Our health - and that of our planet - depends on how cities are designed. Urban life poses challenges that push us to rethink how we plan urban environments. The #CitiesWeWant are cities designed for people: places where we can live well and be healthy. In this interactive report ISGlobal researchers...

Language(s): EN, ES, Other | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)


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Know Your City: community-driven data on slums

This tool has been developed by Slum Dwellers International, a network of community-based organizations of the urban poor in 32 countries and hundreds of cities and towns across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Know Your City is a global network of knowledge that is owned by the communities it serves...

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: Slum Dwellers International


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Air pollution

Key information and monitoring source for cities on ambient and household air pollution. It provides access to a wide range of urban and rural resources to support healthier air quality. It is useful for cities worldwide and for all the actors interested in air pollution.   ...

Language(s): EN, ES, FR, CN, AR, RS | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: WHO


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