By 2050, an estimated 69% of the global population will reside in urban areas, underscoring the pivotal role of city neighbourhoods in enhancing quality of life by respecting and accommodating diverse identities and needs. The physical environment of neighbourhoods significantly influences community health and well-being, alongside social factors and access to health services. In Italy, prioritising health-promoting and accessible designs in neighbourhoods can form a solid foundation for urban health strategies. This study introduces a theoretical framework developed for the Healthy Neighbourhoods Hub (HNH) project in Florence, Italy, aiming to enhance health and accessibility across different scales. The HNH framework categorises healthy and inclusive neighbourhoods into 7 themes, 25 general characteristics, and 67 specific attributes, supported by verifiable variables derived from comprehensive research and design tools. This innovative framework addresses the need for multilevel, multidisciplinary approaches, and spatialization efforts to ensure equitable benefits for all community members.

Healthy Neighbourhoods Hub (HNH) Framework: A Practical Guide for Fostering Healthy and Inclusive Living in Florence’s Urban Environment / Alessia Macchi; Daniele Busciantella-Ricci; Elisa Caruso; Nicoletta Setola. - In: SUSTAINABILITY. - ISSN 2071-1050. - ELETTRONICO. - 16:(2024), pp. 4423.1-4423.32. [10.3390/su16114423]

Healthy Neighbourhoods Hub (HNH) Framework: A Practical Guide for Fostering Healthy and Inclusive Living in Florence’s Urban Environment

Alessia Macchi;Daniele Busciantella-Ricci;Elisa Caruso;Nicoletta Setola
2024

Abstract

By 2050, an estimated 69% of the global population will reside in urban areas, underscoring the pivotal role of city neighbourhoods in enhancing quality of life by respecting and accommodating diverse identities and needs. The physical environment of neighbourhoods significantly influences community health and well-being, alongside social factors and access to health services. In Italy, prioritising health-promoting and accessible designs in neighbourhoods can form a solid foundation for urban health strategies. This study introduces a theoretical framework developed for the Healthy Neighbourhoods Hub (HNH) project in Florence, Italy, aiming to enhance health and accessibility across different scales. The HNH framework categorises healthy and inclusive neighbourhoods into 7 themes, 25 general characteristics, and 67 specific attributes, supported by verifiable variables derived from comprehensive research and design tools. This innovative framework addresses the need for multilevel, multidisciplinary approaches, and spatialization efforts to ensure equitable benefits for all community members.
2024
16
1
32
Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
Alessia Macchi; Daniele Busciantella-Ricci; Elisa Caruso; Nicoletta Setola
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