Preventative Urbanism: The Role of Health in Designing Active Cities

by Elena Dorato

This essay explores the broad and fast-developing field of the so called Healthy, Active City and shifts the theoretical point of view from a medical, almost curative, issue to an urban one. Urbanism is therefore affirmed as a fundamental and preventative discipline, capable of enhancing the health and quality of life of urban populations. Especially in times of global pandemic of a global pandemic such as the one that began in early 2020, the relationships between urbanism, urban health, and the built environment are of fundamental importance.

176 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2020