New Report Offers Practical Advice for Embedding Health in Design Codes

The Quality of Life Foundation’s new report, Design Codes for Health and Wellbeing, provides key guidance for integrating health into urban design. Aimed at planners, developers, local authorities, public health professionals, and community groups, the guide offers practical advice for creating spaces that promote healthier lives.

Featuring a clear policy framework and actionable principles, it complements national placemaking guidance, helping stakeholders prioritise health in design. This resource enables communities to develop environments that actively support residents' wellbeing