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Why health is the cornerstone of new development in Utrecht
The fourth-largest city in The Netherlands punches above its weight by aligning healthy living with its planning policy.

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Inspiration
Why health is the cornerstone of new development in Utrecht
The fourth-largest city in The Netherlands punches above its weight by aligning healthy living with its planning policy.

Campaign news
Humanise launches new guide urging UK Mayors to build back joy and belonging
We’re calling on Metro Mayors to use their strategic clout to build back civic pride and boost public health.

Inspiration
Reinventing Paris: how Anne Hidalgo changed the city conversation
As part of our series looking at the role of mayors in shaping cities, Sam Phillips explores how the historic French capital has embraced debate about building design as part of its renewal.

Inspiration
“A festival of curves”: the Gaudí building which changed everything
Designer Thomas Heatherwick recounts a visit to a Barcelona masterpiece, and what it means to him.

Shortlists
Six examples of joyful social housing
Social and public housing can be so much more than just bricks and mortar. Here housing charity Shelter highlight homes designed to help people feel safe, connected and proud of where they live.

Views
Bare minimum is not enough: why where we live matters
The look and feel of where we live matters for people, and for our health, argues architect and campaigner Jay Morton.

Views
Will anyone love it? Dispatches from UKREiiF
Reflections on a Humanise panel about how to make our towns and cities more joyful.
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Shortlists
Six joyful Brazilian buildings
Designer and filmmaker Marina Willer shares her pick of joyful Brazilian buildings.
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Campaign news
The Joy Factor: making cities feel good again
Humanise is hosting an industry event which explores how mayors and city leaders can resist the blandification of our towns and cities – and why joy is a serious weapon in the fight against soulless design.
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