Active Mobility: Bringing Together Transport Planning, Urban Planning, and Public Health

2018 ◽  
pp. 149-171
Author(s):  
Caroline Koszowski ◽  
Regine Gerike ◽  
Stefan Hubrich ◽  
Thomas Götschi ◽  
Maria Pohle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Transport Planning

scholarly journals Whose Health in Whose City? A Systems Thinking Approach to Support and Evaluate Plans, Policies, and Strategies for Lasting Urban Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12225
Author(s):  
Silvio Cristiano ◽  
Samuele Zilio
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Urban Health ◽  
Urban Governance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
The Impact

An increasing interest has been present in scientific literature and policy making for the links between urban environments and health, as also learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaboration between urban planning and public health is therefore critical for enhancing the capabilities of a city to promote the well-being of its people. However, what leverage potential for urban health can be found in existing plans, policies, and strategies that address urban health? Starting from the relationship between urban systems and health issues, the purpose of this contribution is to broaden the systemic knowledge of urban systems and health so as to try to figure out the impact potential of local urban governance on public health. Considering the systemic nature of health issues, as defined by the World Health Organisation, this is done through a systems thinking epistemological approach. Urban health proposals are studied and assessed in four European cities (Copenhagen, London, Berlin, and Vienna). Current criticalities are found, starting from the guiding goal of such proposals, yet a systemic approach is suggested aimed at supporting and evaluating lasting and healthy urban planning and management strategies.

scholarly journals Solid Waste Management Trends in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebikapade Amasuomo ◽  
Jim Baird
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Environmental Policies ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Study Approach

<p>The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current trend of solid waste management in Nigeria and to identify the major challenges inhibiting the attainment of sustainable solid waste management in the country. The study relied on a desktop study approach; hence, data were obtained from previous publications relevant to the current study, particularly from peer reviewed publications. Sources such as waste management agencies websites, reports and documents, journal articles, environmental organizations reports and books were also used to obtain information and data.</p><p>It was found that solid waste management is a major concern in the country. Inadequate environmental policies and legislations, low level of environmental awareness, poor funding and inappropriate technology, corruption and unplanned development were some of the challenges facing solid waste management in the country. As a result, the paper concludes that for waste management to work, various aspects of Government services such as engineering, urban planning, Geography, economics, public health and law among others must be brought together under a proper policy to deliver an effective waste management system.</p>

Intersectoral collaboration of public health and urban planning for promotion of mobility and healthy ageing: protocol of the AFOOT project

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja Brüchert ◽  
Paula Quentin ◽  
Sabine Baumgart ◽  
Gabriele Bolte
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Intersectoral Collaboration

Community-wide obesity prevention: re-connecting public health, urban planning, and public policy in three Missouri communities

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip Valko ◽  
Jennifer Allen ◽  
Cynthia Mense ◽  
Sarah Worthington ◽  
Janice Sommers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Obesity Prevention

Urban Planning and Public Health

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence D. Frank ◽  
Sarah Kavage
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Urban Planning
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