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Shaping Neighbourhoods is unique in combining all aspects of the spatial planning of neighbourhoods and towns whilst emphasizing positive outcomes for people's health and global sustainability. This new edition retains the combination of radicalism, evidence-based advice and pragmatism that made earlier editions so popular.


This updated edition strengthens guidance in relation to climate change and biodiversity, tackling crises of population health that are pushing up health care budgets, but have elements of their origins in poor place spatial planning - such as isolation, lack of everyday physical activity, and respiratory problems. It is underpinned by new research into how people use their localities, and the best way to achieve inclusive, healthy, low-carbon settlements.


The guide can assist with:


* Understanding the principles for planning healthy and sustainable neighbourhoods and towns


* Planning collaborative and inclusive processes for multi-sectoral working


* Developing know-how and skills in matching local need with urban form


* Discovering new ways to integrate development with natural systems


* Designing places with character and recognising good urban form


Whether you are a student faced with a local planning project; a public heath professional, planner, urban designer or developer involved in new development or regeneration; a council concerned with promoting healthy and sustainable environments; a community group wanting to improve your neighbourhood - you will find help here. Praise for the Second Edition:


"The book is a treasure trove of practical advice on bridging the gap between health and planning. Special attention is given to mechanisms for engaging local communities and the lessons apply to the whole process of delivering successful local planning."


-Adam Le Dieu, Chair of NHS London Healthy Urban Development Unit, for the RTPI


"The book bridges the gap between research evidence and practice... It is beautifully produced with colour diagrams and photographs... Each chapter has case studies that bring the principles to life."


-Margaret Douglas, Consultant in public health, and Chair, Scottish HIA Network


"This compact, constructive and holistic handbook provides practitioners and students with and action checklist... The fresh emphasis on health and well-being gets right to the heart of the matter: healthy places are successful, creative and sustainable. This book is attractive, accessible and indispensable."


-David Lock, CBE, Vice-president of the Town and Country Planning Association, formerly Chief Planning Advisor to the UK Government

Shaping Neighbourhoods: For Local Health and Global Sustainability

Chapter 1. Orientation and Principles





Chapter 2. A Neighbourhood Planning Process





Chapter 3. Providing for Local Need





Chapter 4. Working With Natural Systems





Chapter 5. Neighbourhood Strategy





Chapter 6. Neighbourhood Design and Placemaking