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Active Design Strategies in Urban Landscapes for Fostering Public Health and Physical Activity

Author(s) Ms. Gouri Premlal, Dr. Shanmuga Priya Gnanasekaran
Country India
Abstract The increasing prevalence of inactive lifestyles around the world emphasises the urgent need for urban environments that naturally encourage physical exercise and good health. Modern cities frequently make inactivity the default option, restrict access to green and blue spaces, and promote cars over people. While organisations like the Centre for Active Design have issued recommendations, a unified framework specifically designed for landscape architecture that connects public health concepts with design interventions at various scales is needed. This study addresses this gap by examining how Active Design principles can be applied across spatial scales to support physical wellbeing through physical activity. Using a literature-based and analytical methodology, the research reviews wellness practices across cultures and times, such as forest bathing, care farming, and blue-green engagement, alongside international Active Design frameworks from New York, Hong Kong, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Comparative analysis and case studies were used to identify recurring spatial strategies, including connectivity, inclusivity, and environmental comfort.
The finding is that using these techniques at various scales, from street to neighbourhood, park, and city, can produce settings that organically support social interaction and mobility. The Multi-Scalar Active Design Matrix (MSADM), a framework that connects different types of physical activity with design principles and spatial features, is the outcome of the research. This framework offers actionable guidance for designers and policymakers aiming to create healthier, more inclusive, and resilient urban landscapes.
Keywords Active Design, Healthy Cities, Urban Landscapes, Public Health, Physical Activity, Landscape Architecture
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64849
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