The idea for Healthy Cities began with an award-winning masterplan in the city of Vic, Catalunya. When the opportunity arose to connect with other cities around Europe through URBACT, the Healthy Cities Action Planning Network was created. Through our work to deepen the relationship between health and the urban environment, we saw the need for a rigorous health impact assessment that strengthens planning actions and engages local communities. In the absence of a holistic, modular tool that can be used by experts, citizens, and local authorities alike, we decided to develop a framework that fills the gap. The Healthy Cities Generator is a practical, evidence-based tool, that allows users to quickly assess the health impact of their whole plan, and see how small adjustments could make a big difference to the lives of local people. Since its inception, the our tool has been tested in 18 places across 9 countries. Following successful prototype testing, the Healthy Cities Generator is now being piloted around Europe. The tool is being improved with new research on the social impact of urban planning – including gentrification, gender, safety, and equity – and a fully functional version of the tool will soon be available for global use. Interested in exploring the healthiest options for your city? Contact us to see how we could help!