by Gil Peñalosa | Apr 15, 2025 | Webinar
Key Takeaways ⇢ Designing for delight—playful “snot-and-drool” moments—makes places memorable and adored. ⇢ Embody kindness in design: small gestures of care ripple into broader social solidarity. ⇢ While individual “first acts” (unpaved road, treehouse, school...
by Gil Peñalosa | Apr 1, 2025 | Webinar
Key Takeaways North Vancouver’s ambition is to become the “healthiest small city in the world” by placing public health at the center of urban planning and design. The city’s vision is rooted in the idea that every decision should be evaluated based on its impact on...
by Gil Peñalosa | Mar 18, 2025 | Webinar
Key Takeaways The stark differences in life expectancy and health outcomes across neighbourhoods result from systemic urban planning decisions. Everyone—policymakers, planners, architects, and residents—has a role in ensuring that cities are designed for health and...
