Healthy city planning: the role of urban planning in public health

Webinar

Friday 20 September 2024
10:00 - 11:00

Free

Join us for this webinar as we discuss the role of partnerships and policy initiatives across London to create active urban environments.

In July 2024, the Quality of Life Foundation, in collaboration with Prior + Partners, released the report ‘Creating Health and Wellbeing’. This research highlights the importance of integrating health-focused strategies in town planning, shifting the focus from treating health issues to fostering overall well-being through environmental design. Acting as a guide for local authorities, the report highlights the role of cross-industry partnerships in achieving healthier urban environments, demonstrating how collaborative efforts between planners, designers, and health professionals can deliver cities that promote the well-being of their residents.

This webinar will explore how urban planning can shape spaces that promote physical activity. How can policies facilitate the integration of leisure areas that encourage physical activity into daily life, particularly through cross-sector partnerships? Can these initiatives enhance public health and overall well-being in London, making city life both healthier and happier?

Programme:

10:00
Welcome from Chair

Emily Gabb, Head of Strategic Partnerships, NLA

10:05
Creating Health and Wellbeing: a partnership approach to evidence-led planning and design

Matthew Morgan, Director, Quality of Life Foundation
Becky Mumford, Senior Urban Designer, Prior + Partners

10:15
Brent Cross Flourishing Index

Jamie Quinn, Sustainability Director, Related Argent

10:25
Panel discussion

Speakers above, plus:

Mark Baigent, Corporate Director of Regeneration and Culture, London Borough of Redbridge

11:00
End

Speaker biographies

Emily Gabb

Head of Strategic Partnerships, NLA

Matthew Morgan

Director and Co-Founder, Quality of Life Foundation

Jamie Quinn

Sustainability Director, Related Argent

Mark Baigent

Corporate Director of Regeneration and Culture, London Borough of Redbridge

Becky Mumford

Senior Planner, Prior + Partners

Free

NLA webinar on zoom

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