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

Friday 20 September 2024

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Emily Gabb

Head of Strategic Partnerships

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

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 explored 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?