Urban planning dedicated to health for present and future generations

This publication by Santé publique France highlights how urban planning, an under-recognized determinant of population health, plays a crucial role in the quality of life, well-being and overall health of any individual. The report presents a summary of knowledge on health-friendly urban planning practices and counter-actions for degraded urban planning, in France and abroad, featuring real-life experiences. It builds on contributions by researchers and professionals in health and urban planning, as well as the World Health Organization (WHO). Adapting urban environments to climatic changes is one of the highlighted challenges of an effective health‑friendly strategy. The focus on the climate aspect is provided in the article Transforming cities to preserve the health of present and future generations.