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Promoting Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Learn More [Bibliography]
Following several documents that provide a general overview of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on mental health, a significant portion of this bibliography presents data from surveys...
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Lahti, Finland: Promoting well-being while reducing biodiversity loss and climate change
Lathi prioritizes walking, cycling, physical activity, and healthy eating.
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La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland: Significantly Reducing Car Traffic in the City Center [Interview].
La Chaux-de-Fonds has redesigned its downtown area to benefit pedestrians and cyclists. Vehicle traffic has been reduced and speed limits lowered to cut down on noise pollution and air...
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In Besançon: An Eco-Friendly, Gender-Inclusive Schoolyard [Interview].
The city of Besançon is renovating its school playgrounds to improve children's quality of life.
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Disadvantaged Neighborhoods: Urban Renewal to Combat Health Inequalities
Health impact assessments (HIAs) were conducted on urban renewal projects in priority neighborhoods under the urban policy in Villeurbanne (Les Buers) and Grenoble/Échirolles (Les Villeneuves).
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An international research program to drive change toward healthier and more sustainable cities
The Cussh research project outlines a framework for action to help cities combine sustainable development with public health.
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Urban Planning and Health in Grenoble: Improving Residents’ Quality of Life [Interview].
The city of Grenoble began implementing health-promoting urban planning as early as 2007 with the development of its first EcoQuartier, Bonne. Fifteen years later, following a health...
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Quebec: Sherbrooke Assesses the Impact of Its Downtown Revitalization on Health Inequalities
Renovating a working-class downtown area without driving away low-income residents.
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Pontevedra, Spain: Pedestrians Take Center Stage, Cars Reduced to the Bare Minimum [Interview].
The Spanish city of Pontevedra in Galicia has drastically reduced car traffic in its downtown area in favor of pedestrians and cyclists. Two out of every three trips are made on foot. As...
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Glasgow: A tool helps local communities discuss climate change from the perspective of health and well-being
The Scottish tool for assessing the impact of development on quality of life is used in 12 countries.
