Active design - planning for health and wellbeing through sport and physical activity

Sport England, 2015
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Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Ten design principles for our towns and cities that promote activity, health and stronger communities, produced in partnership with Public Health England.

History

Superseded by Active design. Creating active environments through planning and design, Active design. Creating active environments through planning and design. Checklist, and The ten principles of active design (Sport England, 2023). Supersedes Active design - promoting opportunities for sport and physical activity through good design (Sport England, 2007). October 2015 edition.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Urban planning
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Sport and leisure planning

Publisher History

Sport England were formerly called the English Sports Council. Their aim is to create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to play sport in every community. They publish a number of design guidance notes and technical information on all types of sports facilities.

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