Together with Gehl, we successfully completed the 2023 Healthy Thriving Neighbourhoods masterclass in Copenhagen. This engaging event brought together participants from six cities: Amsterdam, Istanbul, Lisbon, Johannesburg, Madrid and Mississauga.
Over three days, the masterclass provided a unique and immersive
learning experience. Day 1 focused on introducing the concept of
Healthy Thriving Neighborhoods and included activities such as mapping
stakeholders and laying the foundation for collaborative efforts. On
day 2, participants could test the tools and observe the public realm
by visiting sites in Copenhagen. One of the site visits went to
Tingbjerg, a socially disadvantaged neighbourhood in Copenhagen. The
main objective was to gain insights into a long-term community
intervention initiative called Tingbjerg Changing Diabetes. Learn more
about the initiative here.
Through insightful
discussions and the sharing of best practices, attendees learned
valuable lessons from each other's experiences.
The final day was dedicated to co-creating interventions for
health impact. Participants collaborated closely, leveraging their
new-found knowledge and expertise to propose innovative solutions
for healthier communities. We hope the masterclass will serve as a
catalyst for positive change, fostering collaboration and empowering
participants to make a tangible difference in their respective
communities.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to
Gehl and to all the participants for their active engagement and
invaluable contributions throughout the masterclass.
You can get a feel of the event by visiting our Twitter account
here or watching a short film from the
Masterclass here.