Healthy Placemaking: Wellbeing Through Urban Design

by Fred London

In modern-day society the main threats to public health are now considered 'avoidable illnesses', which are often caused by a lack of exercise and physical activity. Research suggests that architectural and urban design strategies play an important role in reducing the amount of avoidable illnesses by enabling physical activity through healthier streets. Practitioners must now consider how they can encourage people to lead healthier lifestyles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1859468837
• ISBN13: 9781859468838
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Riba Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.6" x 8.3"