The Centre for Urban Health Initiatives (CUHI) in Toronto facilitates research that examines how the social and physical conditions in cities affect the health of the people who live there. They have an array of interesting publications and events relating to public space and health issues. They also provide funding for research that brings together academics and community activists, such the “Making Toronto’s Streets” report published in the fall.
They have an interesting seminar coming up that deals with the ongoing question of whether the built environment (suburban or urban) affects health.
Wednesday, January 24th, 2007, 1:00PM – 2:30PM
University of Toronto, Galbraith Building (35 St. George St.) Rm 119
Lawrence Frank (PhD) ASLA, AICP Bombardier Chair in Sustainable Transportation University of British Columbia and Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Brookings Institution
Title: Meeting the Market for Walkable Environments: The Health and Environmental Benefits of Preference-Based Community Design
