The TCPA has long championed that the way places are planned, designed, built and managed has a significant influence over whether communities are able to live healthy lives. The built and natural environments are important determinants of health and shape health inequalities.
We can offer councils and communities advice about planning healthier, more active environments and ensuring that plans and policies help deliver public health objectives. Evidence shows that creating ‘complete, compact and connected’ neighbourhoods – otherwise known as 20-minute neighbourhoods – results in places that are healthier to live in and contribute to climate targets.
The TCPA have published a range of influential reports and practical guidance documents which can be found in our Resource library.
Contact
Please contact Gemma Hyde for further information.
TCPA healthy place-making publications
A collection of the TCPA’s healthy place-making publications
Useful healthy place-making resources
A collection of helpful healthy place-making resources from external organisations
Resources
News & Blog
New Healthy Homes Pineapples awards category announced
The TCPA is excited to announce a new Healthy Homes category as part of The Pineapples awards. Launched in 2019…
Liveable space for all homes
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes Principles that all new housing…
New guidance launched to help local authorities promote health through Local Plans
New practical guidance to help local authorities in England create places that promote health was launched today (Monday 30 September)…