Pedestrians struggle in Indian city of Kochi - report
Just 54% of footpaths in the city of Kochi, in the state of Keralia, were found to be in poor condition, 34% ‘fair’ and 12% ‘good’.
The poor cycle more, but the rich get the smooth rides
Ottawa's Healthy Transportation Coalition is probing why low-income areas don't receive the same funding for cycling infrastructure as wealthier ones.
Parklet Manual - A primer on creating small parks
This tiny document (8 pages only) is big on practical advice, including: How to create a temporary parklet and, What kinds of games and activities you can have.
In the news: our promotion of public spaces in Uganda
Officials in Uganda's capital city Kampala should find ways to take back public spaces that have been encroached upon, argues a HealthBridge partner in a media interview.
Livable Cities Director Kristie Daniel interviewed for ‘Talking Walking’
"That's partly what our (partners) do," Kristie told the interviewer. "They raise the profile of public spaces, they raise the profile of the importance of sidewalks and of parks, so that people start to pay attention."
Tim Stone award goes to intern working on livable cities
Ashiely S James from Bhopal School of Social Sciences, India, has received the Tim Stone Memorial Award for the year 2016.
Green up and clean up! Improving parks in Dhaka
“Priority must be given to the improvement of these spaces, so that they can fill their role as places of relaxation, interaction, and active recreation for people of all ages, genders, and activity limitations.”
Giving can go a long way, even around the world
"We had, and seized, the opportunity to be what until now was part of the unwritten history of global efforts aimed at reducing smoking.”
HealthBridge rolling at Habitat III
HealthBridge and partners created a gathering spot at Habitat III in Quito in November talking about the importance of public spaces for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.
New Ottawa transit pass pleases Healthy Transportation Coalition
The pass will be available to people who can't take advantage of other discounted fares, such as a senior's pass.