The re-integration of health in urban development policymaking is still needed to shift from curative to preventative policies

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The re-integration of health in urban development policymaking is still needed to shift from curative to preventative policies Housing and urban environments are critical to public health. Poor conditions worsen inequalities, while healthier spaces prevent disease. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for transformative change in urban development policy, but progress has been stalled by Read more

Expert comment: Revisions to National Planning Policy Framework

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Response to revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (12 December 2024) Daniel Black, Director for TRUUD, an interdisciplinary urban development research programme aimed at improving public health, led by University of Bristol said in response to revised planning policies published today (Thursday 12 December) by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: “It’s Read more

Research collaboration to improve how the real estate industry can invest in healthier places

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Image: Richard Bloom Real estate investor, LandsecU+I is collaborating with the TRUUD research programme to improve the way investors can take health evidence into account when creating new urban developments. Based at the University of Bristol, and with researchers across six different universities, TRUUD (Tackling the Root causes Upstream of Unhealthy Urban Development) is a Read more