Anna Gurnhill

Anna Gurnhill, an expert in active living from the National Heart Foundation of Australia, shares her journey from cultural geography to promoting walkable communities. She discusses the Healthy Active by Design initiative and its crucial guidelines that foster physical activity and heart health. Anna highlights the challenges of peri-urban transport and advocates for community involvement in urban planning. She also outlines eight design features that enhance walkability and shares successful case studies, emphasizing the importance of mixed-use development and community advocacy.