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Annalise V Johns, London-based urban designer brings us the latest discussions from some of the most interesting urban design discussions around London. Want to share what's being discussed in your city? Email us. Last week, I was fortunate to attend the Government’s first Design Quality and Housing Conferences in over a decade. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government hosted the Design Quality Conference: Achieving Well-Design Places. The opening statement was made by Dominic Raab MP, Minister for Housing and the closing addresses were given by Lord Taylor of Goss and Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. There were a wide range of attendees including: Housing Associations, Developers, The Design Council, Homes England, Historic England, Local Authorities. The representation at this conference reunited the UK’s built environment industry. The chosen format for the event consisted of four break-out sessions focused on different themes; Engagement, Innovation, Influence from Youth, and Tools. While the themes appeared to be diverse, there was a clear and over riding message that design quality was vital for the promotion of health and wellbeing of present and future generations. Unfortunately, it was evident that there is presently a general lack of cohesion across this sector, and poor communication over the last decade has led to a significant oversight of and appreciation for the built environment in the UK. Nevertheless, while it is useful to critically conduct a self examination, a Swedish delegate suggested that the successful marrying of the modern designs to historic ones made UK cities unique in their efforts to enrich culture and enshrine localism, that was worth replicating. Generating strategies to improve health and well-being pervaded every aspect of the conference. A recent article in the Lancet on Shaping cities for health reminded readers that the WHO’S Healthy Cities movement was now 30 years old and nowhere had the influence of this movement been more effectively adapted than in China. “By 2015, 259 of the 769 cities in China achieved the national Hygienic Standard. {…} The health movement has contributed greatly to the increased life expectancy of the Chinese people, from 35 years in the 1950’s to {…} 76 years in 2015.” It is apparent that Chinese policy makers are well aware that “health must be integrated in urban policies by widening participation and considering the ramifications on health of all decisions.” Here in the UK, 10 NHS Healthy New Towns have been launched. In light of this, an influential health think tank, The King’s Fund, recently published an extensive report entitled “Housing and Health: opportunities for sustainability and transformation partnerships.” (4) In addition, a bold decision has been made by the NHS to move Public Health back into local authorities in 2012, with the intention of integrating health “in urban policies by widening participation and considering the ramifications on health of all decisions”. Publications describing policies and initiatives appear to be a stronger in the NHS than in the built environment industry, the absence of health professionals from this conference merely demonstrated how behind the UK is with the take up of the WHO’s Healthy Cities movement. Furthermore, sustained efforts to follow up on the good intentions expressed in this conference are now needed. A combination of environmental and health professionals are now required to come together to design and implement a comprehensive response that will address such pressing issues as: the impact of an aging population, affordable housing for the young, etc. This conference was the perfect opportunity to make those introductions, fingers crossed it won’t be another ten years for the follow up. About the Author
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Mary Counts
8/22/2020 04:44:40 am
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6/4/2021 01:42:19 pm
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7/1/2021 01:29:10 pm
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8/27/2021 06:00:33 am
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3/15/2022 11:26:19 pm
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4/15/2022 12:24:04 am
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4/18/2022 05:54:30 pm
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Wilson Fox
6/9/2022 01:57:23 am
I suffered from what they called peripheral artery disease (PAD). I have been suffering for years, Me and my wife searched for a medical cure, and then we came across a testimony of a man who suffered the same and was cured by Dr Chief Lucky. So my wife and I contacted Dr Chief Lucky via an email and thank God he replied. I explained what was wrong and he sent me herbal medicines that helped heal me completely. I am happy to say that herbal medicine is the ultimate and Dr Chief Lucky I am grateful. You can contact him on his email: chiefdrlucky@gmail.com or whatsapp: +2348132777335, Facebook page http://facebook.com/chiefdrlucky or website https://chiefdrlucky.com/. Dr Chief Lucky said that he also specializes in the following diseases: LUPUS, ALS, CANCER, HPV, HERPES, DIABETES, COPD, HEPATITIS B, HIV AIDS, And more.
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Wilson Fox
6/9/2022 02:02:58 am
I suffered from what they called peripheral artery disease (PAD). I have been suffering for years, Me and my wife searched for a medical cure, and then we came across a testimony of a man who suffered the same and was cured by Dr Chief Lucky. So my wife and I contacted Dr Chief Lucky via an email and thank God he replied. I explained what was wrong and he sent me herbal medicines that helped heal me completely. I am happy to say that herbal medicine is the ultimate and Dr Chief Lucky I am grateful. You can contact him on his email: chiefdrlucky@gmail.com or whatsapp: +2348132777335, Facebook page: http://facebook.com/chiefdrlucky or website: https://chiefdrlucky.com/. Dr Chief Lucky said that he also specializes in the following diseases: LUPUS, ALS, CANCER, HPV, HERPES, DIABETES, COPD, HEPATITIS B, HIV AIDS, And more.
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Sonya Calson
6/18/2022 08:15:20 am
Dr Oniha, Here is my testimony from a Heart Warming indebted Client (Sonya Carlson from United states) Sir i had to write back to you though I am at work now to let you know that your spell has successfully worked, and he has returned back to me just as you said it sir. A beautiful red rose was just brought to my place of work from the man I contacted you about. Sir, I am so happy to tell this to the whole world now that he returned back to me through your powerful spells yesterday at about 6:00pm. Everything worked out just the way you said it. No more doubt. Because he now realizes we were meant to be, and that we were compatible. This is actually hard for me to believe now. It’s really surprising!! Thank you so much Dr Oniha for weaving your magical powers on me, and for reuniting me and my ex together with your utmost powers'' If anyone out there is in any such situation you can also contact Dr Oniha on his
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