Innovative tools for urban resilience and public health in inner areas
Paola Gallo- Alessandra Donato
- Elisa Caruso
- Valeria Lingua
Published 2026-07-29
Keywords
- Environmental health,
- Resilient cities,
- Health-oriented design,
- Health proximity,
- Microclimatic comfort
How to Cite
Copyright (c) 2026 Paola Gallo, Alessandra Donato, Elisa Caruso, Valeria Lingua
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Abstract
This paper fits within the framework of the Spoke 10 “Population Health” research programme of the NRRP “THE” – Tuscany Health Ecosystem project. The aim is to develop integrated design models to mitigate environmental stresses that negatively impact human health, with a focus on fragile territories and vulnerable populations. In line with European strategies (Green Deal, Agenda 2030), the project takes a cross-sectoral view of the environmental determinants of health by integrating participatory approaches to increase risk perception and the active involvement of communities in analysis and prevention processes by promoting socio-environmental awareness and resilience.
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