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UPCOMING EVENTS
Healthy City Design 2025 (HCD 2025) International Congress, Awards & Exhibition
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Transitions to health:
Impact through planning, policy and investment 14–15 October 2025, Lowry, MediaCity, Salford | Greater Manchester The 9th Healthy City Design 2025 (HCD 2025) International Congress, Awards & Exhibition is a global forum for the exchange of knowledge on the research, policy, practice and investment in designing healthy and sustainable cities and communities. As we build the cities of tomorrow, connecting investment to health as a foundation for economic and social development is critical for the future prosperity of communities where opportunities are available for all to thrive. The Congress attracts researchers, practitioners, community voices, investors and policy makers from around the world committed to advancing health and health equity and sustainable development at the centre of the way we plan, develop and invest in our cities and communities. |
PAST EVENTS
New York Build Expo 2025 - Forecasting the Future of Cities & Design
Forecasting the Future
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New York Build Expo 2025
March 12th & 13th. 2025, New York City, USA UDMH Fellows Nelida Quintero and Erin Sharp-Newton will be attending the New York Build Expo in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in NYC. UDMH aims to provide a voice for the importance of incorporating mental health and well-being in our cities, and places. New York Build is the largest construction event in NYC with 35,000+ attendees include city planners, policy makers, and leaders in all sectors including architects, civil engineers, realtors, developers, government and allied professionals. We hope to bridge gaps and expand awareness to reach practioners, planners and decision makers. The 15 Minute City: Cities of the Future In particular, don't miss the panel with Dr. Nélida Quintero, where she will be the Moderator of a cross-disciplinary panel of architecture and urban design professionals discussing the future of cities. 12 Mar 2025, 14:00 - 14:50 NYC on Stage 2, Architecture & Design Other Panelists Include: Theodore Liebman, Principal - Perkins Eastman Architects David Green, Principal - Arup Patrick McAffrey, AIA, Associate Principal, Studio Director - Dattner Architects Rob Piatkowski, Lead Urban Designer - WSP Limited free registrations here |
UDMH "Mind the GAPS Framework" in Texas
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H-GAC's Annual Fall Planning Workshop
Between Home and Work: How Third Places Help Build Inclusive Communities 6 December 2024, Zoom + Texas, US (8:30 to 11 a.m.) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nélida Quintero, PhD, MArch, MFA, is a Fellow at the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, Environmental Psychologist & Architect Dr. Quintero presented unique insight on the UDMH Mind the GAPS framework H-GAC participants delved into the crucial role of third places—vibrant social spaces that exist beyond home and work. These gathering spots, such as cafes, parks, libraries, campuses, community centers, and other unique gathering spaces are essential for fostering inclusivity and strengthening community ties. Leading regional and international experts in urban planning, community development, and social innovation share insights on how third places can transform neighborhoods and promote inclusivity. Additional Speakers: Beth Nilsson, NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Director, Building Healthy Places at Urban Land Institute David Overland and Keeper Brunson, Creatorspace Richard Dougherty, RIBA ARB, Executive Director, Architecture and Facilities at Gallaudet University Jeffrey Kaplan, Managing Partner at Concept Neighborhood, Co-owner of Axelrad See more about the workshop here. |
Healthy City Design International Congress & Exhibition
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The Healthy City Design 2024 (HCD 2024)
15-16 October 2024, Liverpool, UK Healthy City Design 2024 (HCD 2024) is a global forum for the exchange of knowledge on the research, policy, investment and practice of designing healthy and sustainable cities and communities. This Congress offered the opportunity to explore the latest advancements and innovations in creating healthier, more sustainable cities. Hosted in the historical maritime port of Liverpool, this year’s Congress plenary theme was: ‘Building a fairer future: Advancing health equity through impact investment’ See full programme here. |
Restorative Cities Book Launch
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BOOK LAUNCH @ Urban Design Group
12th August 2021, London Online event. Watch. Centre for the New Urbanism Author's Forum 12th October, Washington DC Online event. Watch. Festival of the Future City / Bristol Ideas Festival 21st October 2021, Bristol, UK Online event. Watch. Van Alen Institute 4th November 2021, New York City In-person event. Watch. RSA 16th November, London Online event. Watch. Several additional events, not available to replay online. Details here. |
Healthy City Design 2020
Usually this takes place in London, but thanks to COVID-19, this year it is virtual so you can attend from anywhere in the world. UD/MH is pleased to be a supporting partner for this incredibly relevant event. See our highlights from the event programme; timings are in UK timezone.
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The Tokyo Dialogue
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Pecha Kucha Tokyo26 July 2017, Tokyo, Japan
Layla McCay briefly presented UD/MH's new research on how Tokyo uses urban design for mental health, including further opportunities for Tokyo, and lessons and inspiration for cities around the world. Enjoy her slides while listening to her 6 min talk! |
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3rd International Conference on Transport and Health27-29 June 2017, Barcelona, Spain
Layla McCay delivered a workshop on transport design for better mental health, developing a paper that was published in the Journal of Urban Design and Mental Health. |
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The London Dialogue
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The World Health Organization 9th Global Health Promotion Conference21-24 November 2016, Shanghai, China
This major global conference discussed opportunities for urban health promotion. Layla McCay presented on the opportunities for mayors and other policymakers to improve population mental health through better urban design, including the benefits to the city of doing so. View UD/MH slides View UD/MH summary of mental health discussions at the conference |
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ARCC at Wellcome Trust
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The Washington Dialogue
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American Institute of Architects DC
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