The directory aims to help governments and organizations improve planning practices to build healthier, more resilient communities.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a resource directory to help planners and officials build healthier environments and reduce air pollution in urban spaces. “The directory, comprising nearly 200 open-access resources, serves as a vital online repository which offers invaluable insights and tools to promote the creation of healthier environments and enhance the well-being of communities worldwide.”
In a press release, the WHO highlights the link between planning and public health. “The way we plan and build our cities, towns or neighborhoods plays a big role in health promotion and disease prevention. Prioritizing health in the planning and design of our living environments is crucial to reduce health risks and improve the well-being of all communities.”
The directory is designed to be a centralized repository of resources such as “tools that quantify the health and/or socioeconomic impact of planning and designing urban areas from a health perspective,” successful examples, and training materials and webinars on urban planning and health.
FULL STORY: WHO launches directory of resources for planning healthy environments
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