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Curious Cities Assembly 2026 is a new gathering of elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities
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The benefits of ‘blue spaces’ in healthy place-making
Jack Boreham explores how blue infrastructure can benefit people and nature Supporting wellbeing Evidence shows that
A policy gap at the heart of planning reform: where did health inequalities go?
The draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) released in December 2025 is being sold
Bridging public health and planning: the case for ‘hybrid’ healthy places roles
Dr Thomas Mills, Senior Public Health Research Fellow – PHIRST South Bank If we’re serious about creating healthier
How the draft NPPF could affect local planning decisions
The draft NPPF has three high-level implications for outcomes of local planning decisions, says the
Creating healthy places requires breaking down traditional silos between sectors
Creating healthy places requires breaking down traditional silos between sectors. This was the clear message from
Building homes and communities that are safe from crime
The safety of our homes and neighbourhoods is a vital, if sometimes overlooked, determinant of health. Good urban
Restricting the Appeal and Availability of Junk Food: the role of local councils
Obesity and overweight are major national challenges that cost the NHS and economy millions of pounds every year.
Why all new homes must minimise noise and light pollution
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes Principles that
Thermal comfort for all homes
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes Principles that
Unlocking affordable and secure homes
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes principles that all new
Why all new homes must minimise air pollution
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes principles that all new
