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section Phase 1
Partner with health research institution - KU :p1, 2026-01-01, 3y
Pilot health impact assessments :p2, 2026-03-01, 195d
Develop case studies :p3, 2026-06-15, 120d
Create first marketing materials :p4, 2026-10-01, 90d
section Phase 2
Bid on tenders with health focus :p5, 2027-01-01, 500d
Offer health co-benefit analysis :p6, 2027-03-01, 120d
Publish research :p7, after p6, 90d
Speak at conferences :p8, 2027-06-01, 60d
section Phase 3
Develop proprietary software tools :p9, 2027-07-01, 2y
Offer training courses :p10, 2027-09-01, 180d
Lead consortium bids :p11, 2028-01-01, 180d
section Future
European Health Space - release :milestone, p13, 2029-01-01, 10d
Next gen. tools and oportunities :p14, after p13, 180d
Urban Development & Health
Industry PhD proposal for Innovation Fund
Partners
Greg Maya
City Science Coordinator, Norman Foster Institute (NFI) Freelance data consultant for various NGOs
My focus lies in data-driven analysis of urban environments, particularly through applied research in health and technology integration in urban planning design and policy. Trained as an architect with a Summa Cum Laude degree and a MSC in Space Syntax,I have transitioned from traditional design to consulting on modeling complex systems within the built environment.
Kobenhavns Universite
Department of Public Health
Global Health Section
Focuses on interdisciplinary research and education in global health. Their work encompasses:
- Research: The section conducts studies on a wide range of topics, including diabetes, double burden of disease and environmental health, amongst many others.
- Education: They offer several educational programs, including: PhD programm on Public Health.
Solution Overview
Introducing a data-driven urban planning model to enhance urban health outcomes.
Uncovering the most direct links from Urban Determinants to Health Outcomes (NCDs).
The model should have the potential to benefit from ‘easy wins’ but also to develop complexity and robustness over time.
Commercial Pipline
RAMBOLL’s SMART Mobility + partnership with Impact on Urban Health
Already positioned to integrate health into Transport strategies
Partnership with Impact on Urban Health to launch the Neighbourhood Futures framework
Smart Mobility expertise recognizes health challenges from car-centric planning:
- Congestion & noise
- Poor air quality
- Safety risks
Ramboll is ahead of competitors in quantifying how transport decisions impact community health.
Demonstrates strong foundation for expanding health-focused urban planning services.
ARUP’s Health+Mobility Integration
Sophisticated frameworks for integrating health considerations into transport infrastructure.
Liverpool, Knowledge Quarter, UK – Developed a walkable innovation district with active travel infrastructure linking education, health, and research institutions to promote healthy urban living.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US – Introduced a health-focused mobility plan to improve walking and cycling access in underserved neighbourhoods, reducing transport-related health inequities.
ARUP’s protocol provides frameworks for using local data to understand health and mobility issues, guiding infrastructure designs that support community health goals.
Main focus : air pollution, traffic accidents, and climate change.
AECOM’s Air Quality and Health Focus
Collaborative approach between transport and air quality teams.
- Beyond conventional traffic flow indicators toward wider considerations of health and wellbeing.
AECOM’s integrated teams deliver “pragmatic and sustainable solutions that are protective of human health and safety”, providing direct focus on real-world health outcomes for policy measures.
source: website link
WSP’s Built Environment Health Strategy
Their research shows that creating green buffer zones between communities and transportation corridors can improve air quality for residents, supporting respiratory health.
Emphasizes human-centered design as an investment in economic growth, recognizing that healthier populations translate into more robust workforces.
Jacobs’ Health Infrastructure Integration
Jacobs is delivering major infrastructure projects with health co-benefits.
- BusConnects Dublin. National Transport Authority (NTA)
Enhance “connectivity and community life” while providing greater certainty for accessing healthcare and education.
Source: website
Their approach recognizes that transport infrastructure directly impacts access to essential health services.
Reference Case Study 1
Barcelona Superblock Model
Transformation of urban blocks to reduce car dependency, increase green spaces, and promote active transport.
Impact:
- 667 preventable deaths annually from improved air quality, noise reduction, and increased physical activity.
- Economic impact of €1.7 billion annually from health benefits.
Relevance:
Demonstrates the commercial and societal value of integrating health in urban design.
Reference Case Study 2
The Healthy Cities Generator
Assesses health impacts of urban plans and visualizes effects on 30 health indicators.
- Physical, mental, and environmental health dimensions.
- Room to create more robust metrics.
Developed in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility and the University of Lisbon.
- Recognized for practicality and innovation.
- Won the Best Research Paper award at the Healthy City Design International Congress (2023).