How do superblock interventions influence health? A scoping review

Cities are implementing interventions to radically transform public space and urban transportation networks. While these interventions are urgently needed, many questions remain regarding their impacts on health, and how they can be effectively replicated. In the case of Superblock interventions, it...

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Autores: Cash-Gibson, Lucinda, 1984-, Bretones, Alexandra, Marquet, Oriol, Benach, Joan
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.105262
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Palabra clave:Superblocks
Urban health
Urban policy
Urban green spaces
Active mobility
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title How do superblock interventions influence health? A scoping review
spellingShingle How do superblock interventions influence health? A scoping review
Cash-Gibson, Lucinda, 1984-
Superblocks
Urban health
Urban policy
Urban green spaces
Active mobility
title_short How do superblock interventions influence health? A scoping review
title_full How do superblock interventions influence health? A scoping review
title_fullStr How do superblock interventions influence health? A scoping review
title_full_unstemmed How do superblock interventions influence health? A scoping review
title_sort How do superblock interventions influence health? A scoping review
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Cash-Gibson, Lucinda, 1984-
Bretones, Alexandra
Marquet, Oriol
Benach, Joan
author Cash-Gibson, Lucinda, 1984-
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Bretones, Alexandra
Marquet, Oriol
Benach, Joan
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Marquet, Oriol
Benach, Joan
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Superblocks
Urban health
Urban policy
Urban green spaces
Active mobility
topic Superblocks
Urban health
Urban policy
Urban green spaces
Active mobility
description Cities are implementing interventions to radically transform public space and urban transportation networks. While these interventions are urgently needed, many questions remain regarding their impacts on health, and how they can be effectively replicated. In the case of Superblock interventions, it is assumed they have the potential to significantly improve urban environments and health. This study aims to identify the empirical evidence on Superblocks and their effects on health outcomes in different urban settings, in addition, to understand how these interventions are defined in the literature. We conducted a scoping review and identified extremely limited empirical evidence on the health effects, despite a range of literature emphasising the potential of Superblocks to improve health through various mechanisms. Increased access to green spaces within Superblocks is estimated to have significant health benefits, including reduced premature deaths, fewer hospital admissions, and improved mental health. Also, while Superblocks may increase physical activity levels, sustained increases may not be observed among all social groups. Further evaluations are needed to understand the full health effects of Superblocks in different urban settings.
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