Health in the City

As the world’s urban population continues to grow, creating healthy, resilient, and liveable cities has become one of the defining challenges of the twenty-first century. Addressing this challenge requires a holistic approach that brings together public health, urban planning, environmental and climate protection, architecture, mobility, governance, culture, and civic participation.

This volume presents the proceedings of the International Urban Health Summit 2025, bringing together leading scientists, policymakers, urban planners, architects, public health experts, artists, cultural practitioners, and representatives of civil society from around the world.

It demonstrates that urban health extends far beyond healthcare alone. Rather, it provides a strategic framework for achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for shaping democratic, inclusive, and future-ready cities. Combining scientific evidence with innovative case studies and practical examples, the book explores topics such as climate-resilient urban development, healthy urban planning, environmental justice, participatory governance, cultural engagement, and transformative approaches to city-making…