Ten Principles for Building Healthy Places
Ten Principles for Building Healthy Places Building Healthy Places Initiative 10P_BHP.indd 2 10/21/13 1:32 PM Ten Principles for Building Healthy Places Thomas W. Eitler Edward T. McMahon Theodore C. Thoerig This project was made possible through the generous financial support of James and Sharon Todd. ULI also wishes to acknowledge the following organizations for their help, support, and involvement with this effort: The Colorado Health Foundation, Denver, Colorado The Center for Active Design, New York City The University of Virginia School of Architecture, Center for Design and Health, Charlottesville, Virginia 1 10P_BHP.indd 1 10/21/13 1:32 PM About the Urban Land Institute About the Building Healthy Places Initiative The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership Leveraging the power of ULI’s global networks to shape proj- in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining ects and places in ways that improve the health of people and thriving communities worldwide. communities. Established in 1936, the Institute today has nearly 30,000 mem- Around the world, communities face pressing health challenges bers, representing the entire spectrum of land use and develop- related to the built environment. For many years, ULI and its ment disciplines. Professionals represented include develop- members have been active players in discussions and projects ers, builders, property owners, investors, architects, planners, that make the link between human health and development; we public officials, real estate brokers, appraisers, attorneys, know that health is a core component of thriving communities. engineers, financiers, academics, and students. In January 2013, ULI’s Board of Directors approved a focus ULI is committed to on healthy communities as a cross-disciplinary theme for the organization.
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