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Researchers in Manchester have designed new outcome measures for looking at the #wellbeing #impact of urban design...read more bit.ly/3iJ6IdC Manchester Urban Observatory UoM Urban Institute Brent Cross Town

Very happy to have both our project report and policy brief published. Using surveys and interviews with key experts, we identified the most promising solutions to address the barriers limiting the value of walking in African cities. Academic paper to follow later this year...

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How can we address the challenges of urban development, public health and climate change? Read recommendations from: James Evans Luke Munford Prof Sheena Cruickshank (she/her) Jamie Anderson David Topping Ian Mell Claire Hoolohan Caglar Koksal Claire Brown (TyndallManchester) #BuildingUtopia

ICYMI - Prof Mark Dooris UCLan Health & Wellbeing co-authors The Lancet #Planetary #Health paper-“Beyond building back better: imagining a future for human and planetary health. Looking at the disruption caused by #COVID19 and the future for a #sustainable world. bit.ly/3n5uKS2

Startling but perhaps expected: Falling life expectancy pre-pandemic in Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool and Blackpool. Strong study led by a new talent at Imperial BuildingUtopia Manchester Urban Observatory Jack Benton Luke Munford bbc.co.uk/news/uk-588933…

Shildon - my home town - is one of these 'left behind neighbourhoods' Why should it be fair that a baby born in Shildon can expect a shorter, more unhealthy life than a baby born elsewhere in England? Why are there fewer jobs and things for people to do?

Exciting cities sustainability research job opportunity! Behavioural scientist in Complex Urban Systems for Sustainability and Health (CUSSH) Applications close Sunday 06 February. Please share and link pasted below. Further info: [email protected] lnkd.in/dAgHMdMM

NEW #CityKnowHow: MOHAWk is an inexpensive, easy-to-use & effective new tool to measure physical activity in urban spaces.🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Find out more: bit.ly/349NVmC Jack Benton Jamie Anderson @cotterillsarah1 Ruth Hunter David French Marcus Grant Cities & Health

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This video showing the impact of the West Gorton community Park actually made me cry!Well done everyone 👏 youtu.be/YNNlEi7hAiM

Fantastic presentation on a natural experiment of a urban greenspace from Jack Benton #UrbanTransitions2022 - GroundsWell Consortium can learn much from his approach Sarah Rodgers

As Jamie Anderson presents our natural experiment findings at #urbantransitions2022, here's a timely overview of the amazing "sponge park" that we evaluated for impacts on physical activity and other wellbeing benefits, as part of a wider inter-disciplinary evaluation.

Very pleased that will be presenting findings from GrowGreen H2020 project @EHPS2023 Examining effects of environmental intervention (changing green infrastructure) on PA and wellbeing over 3 year period in deprived area of Manchester. Jamie Anderson Jack Benton

Privacy notices are 1⃣ example of a suitable technique for sharing #privacy information for camera-based research in public areas. More ethical & information governance are discussed: doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2… Jack Benton James Evans Mark Elliot Jamie Anderson J. Aaron Hipp David French

A number of people enquired about using our MOHAWk observation tool, which assesses PA, social interactions, and engagement with environments in public spaces - here is the MOHAWk development paper: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… But please get in touch: [email protected]

The Policy@Manchester round table exploring how we tackle inequality by building stronger places & economies is kicking off with an introduction from The University of Manchester alumni @RobinMillarMP

Professor Arpana Verma speaking next about how inequalities drive huge variations in health outcomes across the country Policy@Manchester

Next we hear from Dr Carl Emery about their research approach ‘Local Matters’ which is exploring how place affects educational outcomes and is working with schools to reduce inequality Policy@Manchester

Dr Carl Emery Policy@Manchester Place is also central to tackling climate change and creating a sense of urban wellbeing says Jamie Anderson from Policy@Manchester, something as simple as a park can make a huge impact on local communities