‘Best practice’ for healthy urban development: learning from others while maintaining local responsiveness in an emerging planning specialism
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Lack of clarity about what ‘healthy’ urban development means, alongside financial and technical challenges, has slowed progress on health-promoting development. Case studies could support learning, however, scholars have been critical of their risks when they are applied without adequate consideration of required adaptations or alternatives. We explored how health is promoted through new development via a narrative synthesis of published cases and critically evaluated their value. Cases more frequently achieved sustainability goals than equity and inclusion goals. We conclude that case studies have particular value when shared in a manner that encourages critical examination and discussion, such as through storytelling.
Source: Planning Practice and Research
Language: English
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408583609