Cities for Better Health contributed to the summer programme Creating Healthy Cities at the University of Copenhagen in August. This collaborative course gathered 26 students and professionals for a two-week programme blending urban health theory with hands-on project development. 

Urban planning to foster healthier, more sustainable urban living

Course participants were divided into teams and tasked with designing solutions for Jernbanebyen, an urban development project transforming one of Copenhagen's last undeveloped industrial areas into a car-free, green neighbourhood. Jernbanebyen aims to create a pedestrian—and cyclist-friendly environment to foster healthier, more sustainable urban living.

The proposals ranged from multimodal design concepts to strategies for boosting social cohesion by creating a community hub, a central park, mobility hubs, a school, and a grocery store. A jury of experts from the project's stakeholders—including NREP, COBE architects, and Cities for Better Health—provided feedback on the proposals, now exhibited in the community hub for public viewing.

To learn more about the programme, click here.