 | With the surging interest in environmental issues, municipalities worldwide are placing greater emphasis on public health in their comprehensive community planning. Unfortunately, most are still addressing health in a fragmented manner. Designing Healthy Cities will serve as
an invaluable aid in the decision-making process by ensuring that all aspects of public health are considered. Combining a clear presentation of the state of the science with prescriptions for healthy community design, this manual provides a concise but complete framework that can be used by planning and design professionals to promote human health and to reduce the burden of disease and disability. |
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| | | "…the text offers practical information and insightful coverage of a complex and challenging aspect of modern
living. Public, special, and academic libraries will find this resource useful for students and professionals alike." -- Bill T. Johnson, Arizona State University, Electronic Green Journal, Issue 12 | |
