Executive summary The health of the planet and its people are at risk. The deterioration of
the global commons—ie, the natural systems that support life on Earth—is exacerbating …

ABSTRACT A growing concern for mobility-related social inclusion and equity is evident
from both academic research and planning best practices. Scholarly research promotes …

Urban areas encompass essential social functions that are fundamental for the development
and quality of life. This research explores why the concept of the 15-minute city, while …

Urban green space (UGS) has positive impacts on people's physical and mental health.
Equal access to UGS for all people, regardless of their individual characteristics, is key to the …

Although walkability assessments have enjoyed recent popularity, walkability measures
usually often omitted microscale attributes and pedestrian perceptions of the built …

Transportation systems play a pivotal role in facilitating access to out-of-home activities,
enabling participation in various aspects of social life. But because of budgetary and …

The world population is ageing, and many countries in the world are confronted by
significant challenges in adapting their health and social systems to meet the requirements …

To increase public transport use, especially for individuals with lower incomes, many cities
worldwide have introduced subsidies for public transport systems. However, quantitative …

The COVID-19 epidemic has created unforeseen effects in public transport in cities around
the world, including Tampere, where a 70% decrease in the number of passengers occurred …

Urban public health is one of the most critical yet neglected aspects of urban planning in
develo** countries such as India. Inequity in access to government healthcare facilities …