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Old and young, plus the ‘sponge city’ concept

The Urbanist

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Building Communities: Addressing Loneliness and Child-Friendly Urban Design

This chapter highlights loneliness and social isolation as pressing health issues, comparing their impacts on health to that of smoking. It also explores innovative urban planning efforts in Helsinki aimed at creating a child-friendly environment that encourages community interaction and play.

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