Planning for health in higher density living: learning from the experience of Green Square, New South Wales

Greg Paine; Laura Goh; Susan Thompson; Irena L. C. Connon; Jason H. Prior; Leena Thomas

doi:10.1080/07293682.2021.1996412

Planning for health in higher density living: learning from the experience of Green Square, New South Wales

Greg Paine
, Laura Goh
, Susan Thompson (Lead / Corresponding author)
, Irena L. C. Connon
, Jason H. Prior
, Leena Thomas

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Abstract

Urban densification proceeds apace. However, and notwithstanding a renewed awareness of the intrinsic link between urban form and human health, we are only beginning to query the impact of higher density living on health-supportive behaviours. Using Green Square, Sydney as a case study, this paper reports recent research that addresses this gap. Findings include a consistency–though largely unrecognized–with the healthy built environments research literature; a lack of a consistent ‘healthy environments’ language, including any definition of ‘healthy density’; a lack of attention to high-rise high density; and a need for an active engagement with complexity, as well as substantial and ongoing institutional support.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	139-149
Number of pages	11
Journal	Australian Planner
Volume	57
Issue number	3-4
Early online date	13 Dec 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2021.1996412
Publication status	Published - 2021

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

density
Green Square
Health
high density
high-rise

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Geography, Planning and Development
Urban Studies

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