The Five Selected Citiesfor the First Healthy Cities Programme
We are pleased to announce the five cities selected to take part in the first edition of the Healthy Cities Programme, starting in January 2026. Following the call launched on World Health Day last month, cities from different geographies applied to participate in this new programme, which supports municipalities in exploring the relationship between the […]
Besòs 22+. Una estrategia para la regeneración de los tejidos productivos del Besòs en Barcelona
El Plan Estratégico Urbanístico Besòs 22+, marca las directrices y criterios para 153 ha industriales fragmentadas entre Barcelona y Sant Adrià del Besòs, en su transición hacia un tejido productivo integrado en la ciudad, accesible, sostenible y saludable. En un entorno que cuenta con importantes déficits en cuanto a salud y la prevalencia de enfermedades […]
Shaping the Cities of the Future: Healthy Cities Debates the “Right to Care” at FIL Guadalajara 2025
We participated in the prestigious ‘FIL Pensamiento’ program to discuss how digital transformation must serve urban health and human well-being. Guadalajara (Mexico) / Barcelona – Last week, Healthy Cities had the privilege of participating in one of the most significant cultural and intellectual events in the world: the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) 2025. With […]
Enhancing Urban Health Through a Community of Practice—The +ACTIU Project
We are excited to announce the publication of our latest article, “Enhancing Urban Health Through a Community of Practice to Promote Active Lifestyle in a Population with Chronic Diseases: The +ACTIU Project.” This publication appears in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), detailing the outcomes and insights gained from +Actiu, a project implemented […]
New guide: “Carrers i Salut”
The guide “Carrers i salut. Guia per al disseny de carrers saludables” (Streets and Health: A Guide for Designing Healthy Streets) has been launched to support the design of healthy streets, developed by the Diputació de Barcelona (Barcelona Provincial Council) in collaboration with Healthy Cities. As cities continue to densify and evolve, the street remains […]
Dialogues on Healthy Ageing in Tudela
Addressing rural depopulation and promoting healthy ageing requires, among other measures, the creation of environments that meet people’s needs, encourage healthy habits and ensure quality of life throughout all stages. Last Thursday, we took part in the “Conference on innovation for longevity and healthy ageing” held in Tudela, a space for reflection and dialogue […]
Launch of the First Healthy Cities Programme
We are excited to announce the launch of the first edition of the Healthy Cities Programme, an opportunity for cities eager to explore the deep connections between urban environments and health. Are you looking to identify your city’s vulnerabilities in relation to urban health? Do you want to prioritise actions that respond to local health […]
New podcast interview: Exploring Health-Driven Urban Planning on Urbanistica Podcast
We’re excited to share our recent interview on the Urbanistica Podcast, hosted by Mustafa Sherif, recorded during Placemaking Week in Reggio Emilia.In this episode, we discuss why health must become a central pillar of urban planning—not as an afterthought, but as a core principle embedded across all policies and sectors. We explore how cities can move beyond sustainability […]
Leeuwarden acceleration week
ClientMunicipality of Leeuwarden LocationLeeuwarden, Netherlands Year2025 TagStrategy Like many Dutch municipalities, Leeuwarden is required to produce a coherent Environmental Vision (Omgevingsvisie) – a comprehensive urban strategy for the whole municipal territory. Recognizing the complexity of aligning various domains and interests in a lengthy writing process, Leeuwarden took an innovative approach: organizing a full week of […]
Healthy Cities Placemaking Week
Last week, our team members Celia García and Ruth Gow attended Placemaking Week, together with over 600 other placemakers, planners, decision-makers and urban stakeholders from across the world. Hosted in Reggio Emilia, the event was spread out across the city, with talks and workshops taking place in a variety of venues, from historical buildings in […]
