Urban Health Culture Of The Future – Introduction to a Lecture Series on the Future of Urban Health Culture
This lecture series, dedicated to exploring the future of urban health culture, aime to inspire, inform, and engage on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the health and well-being of urban populations.
As cities grow and evolve, so do the complexities of addressing the physical, mental, and social health needs of their residents.
This series adopts a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective, recognizing that creating healthier urban environments requires collaboration across fields such as urban planning, public health, environmental sciences, architecture, and social policy.
Throughout this lecture series, we will delve into key themes, including:
- Designing cities for well-being: How can urban spaces promote mental and physical health?
- Environmental health in urban areas: Addressing air quality, green spaces, and climate resilience.
- Social cohesion and equity: Building inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.
A global sharing of experience and expertise
Each session featured leading experts and practitioners who shared insights, case studies, and strategies for shaping cities that prioritize human health and happiness.
Many of you have joined us on this journey to envision and work towards healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable cities for the future.
« What is Urban Health Culture? »
The first conference, on February 20, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, on the theme, brought together Christer Larsson, former Director of Urban Planning in Malmö, and John Pløger, Professor Emeritus at the Universities of Kristiansand and Oslo, and a specialist in urban sociology.
« City Mental Health, Loneliness, and the Urban Environment »
The second conference, on March 20, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, focused on the theme, featured two speakers: Étienne Lhomet, Director of DVDH, a French consulting firm specializing in sustainable mobility, and Léa Portier, Partner and Tamara Yazigi at Recipro-cité, a French company specializing in the design and implementation of shared accommodation projects.
« Biodiversity and Urban Nature – Investment in a Healthier Future »
The third conference, on April 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the theme, presented two speakers: Thomas Randrup, professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Karin Krasig Peschardt, a PhD landscape architect, in charge of biostrategic development in Holbæk, a mid-sized city in northern Zealand, Denmark.