Web review

The city at the service of your well-being

Urban and health policies meet, intersect or complement each other on many points. Pedestrian zones or cycle lanes are as advantageous to urbanism as to public health. Can a city be at the service of public health? Is it responsible for this? It's the question the web review this week explores. Local elected leaders are increasingly taking "fitness and well-being" into consideration. In fact, we notice that urban planning and renovation projects are now integrating these concepts of quality of life and health. Another important aspect where urban and health policies meet is the development of bicycle mobility in cities. While transforming the urban landscape, the two-wheeler is also dramatically changing the mobility habits of residents and making the sport an almost daily practice. It marks a return of bicycles to the city and their influence on our lifestyles. find out more