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By Julia Walton 28 January 2025Blog

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

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

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By Julia Walton 17 December 2024Blog

Expert comment: English Devolution White Paper

Response to the English Devolution White Paper (16 December 2024) Dr Jack Newman, Research Fellow at the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol and part of the TRUUD national government academic team commented: “The most striking aspect of these reforms is their continuity with existing English devolution arrangements – this is an Read more

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By Julia Walton 17 December 2024Blog

Expert comment: Revisions to National Planning Policy Framework

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

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By Julia Walton 18 October 2024Blog

Evidence alone is not enough to promote health in urban places

Evidence alone is not enough to promote health in urban places Anna Le Gouais has been with TRUUD since 2020 as our embedded researcher in local government with Bristol City Council. In this role she bridges the worlds of academia and practice to support the creation of healthier environments. Here she reflects on the findings Read more

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