Fundamentals of Planning Cities for Healthy Living

 “The connection between health and the built environment is of ever more urgent concern. Avi Friedman and Alexandra Pollock provide a concise but comprehensive overview of how urban design and planning can lead to better health. Drawing on the most recent research, the authors cover a remarkably broad array of design and planning interventions and dimensions of health. The book has much to offer whether one is interested in the broad connections between urban form and public health or how urban design and planning can improve particular aspects of health.” —Alex Schwartz, Professor, Chair, Public & Urban Policy MS Program, Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment, USA.

“A timely and critically needed analysis of the many contemporary issues facing our cities. Finally, we have a well-written and interconnected approach to what planning has done, or failed to do, in addressing the many social and physical ills of our cities, towns, and neighborhoods. An essential read for planning for healthy cities in 2022.” —Michael Fox, PhD, Research Professor in Community-Engaged Learning, Mount Allison University, Canada.

“Friedman and Pollock’s Fundamentals of Planning Cities for Healthy Living brings together the breadth of knowledge on urban design and public health in a fresh and effective manner. It uses clear and accessible writing and will be a valuable resource for practicing planners and planning students. Integration of current global public health data and issues such as COVID along with the use of international examples makes this a new and important scholarly work.” —Rob Buchan, PhD, FCIP, RPP, Adjunct Professor, Simon Fraser University, President of iPlan Planning and Development Services.

“This book explains Smart city concepts and presents relation of form, function and health; physical health and mental health that is not covered in most of the city planning books. It explains how to integrate the elements of the city to form healthy and sustainable environments via innovative design, practices and methods. The trend towards cleaner air, carbon-neutral economy has been accelerated, it also makes a useful contribution to urban planning for healthy living, and resilient, livable, and healthy settlements design.”— Dr. Ebru Karahan, Özyeğin University.

The book provides insights and strategies for creating healthier, more equitable urban environments. By reading this book, the reader will become more informed and knowledgeable about the profound impact that thoughtful, intentional design can have on the health of urban populations. - Canadian Architect