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Introduction <p>Infrastructure for active travel is a topic actively researched and discussed in urban planning and development. Usually, it revolves around bike lanes and walkability, not fully utilising all holistic health approaches, especially regarding an urban hiking-like experience that uses the cityscape to strengthen bones and muscles and improve balance and cardiovascular health. Evidence collected previously showed that physically challenging cityscapes (Active Urbanism concept) can nudge the population into exercise and improve population health; however there is a long way between the concept and implementation. This paper presents results from an expert consultation process about (1) how built environment professionals receive the Invigorating Landscape concept, (2) who are the actors influencing the way the environment is built and used, and (3) which factors can facilitate or complicate the implementation of an Active Urbanism.</p> Methods <p>A dynamic data-collection framework was used, in which each phase informs subsequent stages. Participants were selected through purposive and snowball sampling for interviews, and complemented by document analysis. A qualitative, interpretive approach was designed to elicit professionals’ lived experiences, perceptions, and decision-making processes from the data.</p> Results <p>Interviews with relevant specialists revealed that UK regulations and major insurers’ recommendations affect implementation, and that these regulations and concerns need to be taken into consideration. Further research and comprehensive data dissemination are essential to adequately address the concerns related to fall risk and associated responsibilities if physical activity should be promoted through Active Landscape design more proactively.</p> Conclusion <p>To be implemented, the concept of Active Landscape needs the understanding and support of developers, designers and policy makers. It has to align with developers' interests and comply with current regulations and insurance understanding. Targeting those points bridges the gap between active design research to foster physical activity and combat frailty, and strengthen bones and muscles, and the practical implementation in cities.</p>

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Barriers and enablers to implementing active Urbanism for health in the UK

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    2026年7月8日

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  • A. Boldina,
  • S. Forberger,
  • S. K. Steemers

摘要

Introduction

Infrastructure for active travel is a topic actively researched and discussed in urban planning and development. Usually, it revolves around bike lanes and walkability, not fully utilising all holistic health approaches, especially regarding an urban hiking-like experience that uses the cityscape to strengthen bones and muscles and improve balance and cardiovascular health. Evidence collected previously showed that physically challenging cityscapes (Active Urbanism concept) can nudge the population into exercise and improve population health; however there is a long way between the concept and implementation. This paper presents results from an expert consultation process about (1) how built environment professionals receive the Invigorating Landscape concept, (2) who are the actors influencing the way the environment is built and used, and (3) which factors can facilitate or complicate the implementation of an Active Urbanism.

Methods

A dynamic data-collection framework was used, in which each phase informs subsequent stages. Participants were selected through purposive and snowball sampling for interviews, and complemented by document analysis. A qualitative, interpretive approach was designed to elicit professionals’ lived experiences, perceptions, and decision-making processes from the data.

Results

Interviews with relevant specialists revealed that UK regulations and major insurers’ recommendations affect implementation, and that these regulations and concerns need to be taken into consideration. Further research and comprehensive data dissemination are essential to adequately address the concerns related to fall risk and associated responsibilities if physical activity should be promoted through Active Landscape design more proactively.

Conclusion

To be implemented, the concept of Active Landscape needs the understanding and support of developers, designers and policy makers. It has to align with developers' interests and comply with current regulations and insurance understanding. Targeting those points bridges the gap between active design research to foster physical activity and combat frailty, and strengthen bones and muscles, and the practical implementation in cities.