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Urban planning can play a central role in optimizing urban environments to improve health
The aim of planning is to manage change in a sustainable, equitable and efficient manner through land- use management, policy and programs in collaboration with local community and stakeholders.
1 February 2023
The urban environment can influence population health and wellbeing, therefore urban planning can be seen as an opportunity to make an impact on urban health. However, there can be challenges to planning such as the economic and democratic factors involved.