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Journey to a Healthier Wales, Placemaking Matters

  • November 8, 2019November 8, 2019
  • by Dr Mark Drane

The Future Generations Commissioner For Wales has launched a key part their flagship programme, Art of the Possible.  Urban Habitats has been privileged to contribute thinking to this and here our director, Mark Drane, shares his reflections on the new Journey Checker resources and what this means for practitioners.

Read more “Journey to a Healthier Wales, Placemaking Matters” →
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Why architects matter: book review

  • November 30, 2018November 5, 2021
  • by Dr Mark Drane

We all experience the built environment – every day – the good – the bad.  The time has come for a total reappraisal of architects and this needs thinking that challenges the status quo and supports change.  It’s in all our shared interest that this happens.

Read more “Why architects matter: book review” →

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Our homes: our health

  • August 14, 2018November 5, 2021
  • by Dr Mark Drane

Decent housing means fewer emergency hospital admissions – new research Read more “Our homes: our health” →

wellbeing

Call for evidence: What is the effectiveness of residential…

  • April 18, 2018November 5, 2021
  • by Dr Mark Drane

Read more “Call for evidence: What is the effectiveness of residential street level design characteristics in reducing chronic and non-communicable disease: a systematic review.” →

wellbeing

Investing for wellbeing in higher education estates and campus…

  • April 9, 2018November 5, 2021
  • by Dr Mark Drane

With over £3.0 billion per year invested in campuses are UK universities realising the potential benefits this investment could have for wellbeing and health? Read more “Investing for wellbeing in higher education estates and campus planning.” →

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We can’t carry on like this.

  • March 11, 2018November 5, 2021
  • by Dr Mark Drane

We can’t carry on like this.  How can we better invest in health and wellbeing of Wales?

Allen ni ddim parhau fel hyn.  Sut allen ni fuddsoddi’n well yn iechyd a llês Cymru Read more “We can’t carry on like this.” →

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