🌍 Many think #ClimateChange it’s a problem for the future. But it’s already here: floods, fires, heat waves… At #HORUS, we study how greener, safer and fairer cities can protect our health from its effects. It’s not the solution to climate change, but it’s a protection we need now. 💚🌿

👋 Meet Đurđica Špon from Škurinje. She joined #HORUS because there had never been outdoor exercise in her neighbourhood — and now it’s part of her routine.  🎥 Watch her story and discover her experience with the #HORUSProject.

🏙️ What if we could see how #CityDesign affects our health before the city is even built? That’s what the #HealthyCitiesGenerator does. Developed within #HORUS, it shows how choices on transport, green space or air quality influence 30 #health indicators

👋 Meet Tonka Recently retired, she joined #HORUS in Rijeka after hearing about it from her sister and found motivation, great company, and fresh air. 🌿 🎥 Watch her story and learn more about her experience with HORUS. #UrbanHealth #PublicHealth

♻️ Join us online for the #BIO4PACK Cluster Workshop 🗓️ 6 Nov, 12:00–13:30 CET Here four #HorizonEurope projects — ViSS, REBIOLUTION, STOPP & MAGNO — will share their work on safer, smarter & more #SustainablePackaging. Free & open to all, just register to get the link:

🌾 #WorldFoodDay2025 #Food connects us all — it nourishes our bodies and our planet. This year’s call is clear: work together for a peaceful, #sustainable and food-secure future. At HORUS, we share that vision: because access to #HealthyFood also begins in our cities and communities. 🌍💚

🥑 Meet #Wakamola : a #chatbot that turns conversations into health insights. Developed by the Universitat Politècnica de València, it helps us understand how daily habits and social environments relate to overweight, #obesity and heart health. 👉 Learn more:

💚 In the 19th century, when the rich got sick, they were sent to the countryside to rest and recover. Today most of us can’t escape, which is why our #cities should offer that same refuge. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reminded that caring for the mind also means caring for the spaces we live in

👋 Meet Marija Neda. She’s one of the participants in our #HORUS pilot in Rijeka, Croatia, where we’re exploring how changes in the #UrbanEnvironment can improve health and well-being. Hear her story and discover what HORUS means in everyday life. 💬

On 10 Oct in Amsterdam, Anne van Bergen will present the #HealthyCitiesGenerator (HCG)  — a free tool linking #UrbanDesign to 30 #health indicators — to #NATURELAB project partners. 👉 Learn more about the tool on our website.

❤️ We only get one heart — beating 100,000 times a day. On #WorldHeartDay we’re reminded that protecting it isn’t just about eating better or walking more. It also depends on the air we breathe, the streets we walk, and the cities we live in. 🌍❤️ At #HORUS, we take this to heart. #UrbanHealth

Healthier #cities won’t be built in theory. They’ll be built in our streets. That’s why in #HORUS we’re testing real changes in Rijeka, Rotterdam & Valencia: safer walking 🚶, greener spaces 🌳, more equitable design. Stay tuned for updates from our pilot sites

📰 The new Healthy #UrbanDesign Index (HUDI) ranks 917 European cities. Not a single one scored above 7/10. A reminder of how much room there is to improve 🌍 At #HORUS, we’re working to make healthier, more equitable cities a reality. Learn more:

In Back to the Future II, 2015 had flying cars 🚀 10 years later, our “future” #cities still feel like the past: traffic jams, poor #PublicTransport, unsafe cycling. This #EuropeanMobilityWeek is a reminder: the future of #mobility = greener streets, better transit, fairer cities.

📆 From 24–26 Sept we’ll be at #PlacemakingWeekEurope 🏙️ Presenting the #HealthyCitiesGenerator and its new #HORUSProject module. Building tools for healthier, fairer cities 🌆 Learn more:

#HORUS hasn’t stopped this summer! 📍 In #Rijeka participants shared why they joined the project & what it means for their #community.  🎥 We’ll post the videos throughout the month, so make sure to stay tuned! Meanwhile check out more updates on our Rijeka pilot page.

If we want healthier #cities tomorrow, we must design for children today. 🌱👧🧒 🛝 #Playgrounds aren’t luxuries—they’re infrastructure for activity, learning & resilience. Discover the #ContinentOfPlay initiative and read the article here:

🔥We have all lived through the #heatwaves this #summer — and what can we do to endure them when escaping to the beach is not an option? 📍 #Antwerp gives us a lesson in #UrbanDesign with the implementation of #CoolSpots and systemic changes 🏙️❄️ Read about it:

Small daily changes = big #health impact. Quit smoking gradually, eat better, move more, drink less. 📖 Read our full article for simple, proven tips to take control and learn how small lifestyle changes can help prevent #NCDs👉https://tinyurl.com/2cenqg57

🚀 New Update on the #Rotterdam Pilot! 🌍 We've added new information in Dutch on the Rotterdam pilot page! Check it out to see how we’re working with the #community to promote #healthier living. 🏙️💪 #UrbanHealth

❤️‍🩹 #NCDs don’t just affect adults. #Youth face them too — especially in cities that make #healthy choices hard. This #InternationalYouthDay, remember: 🏙️ The #cities we build today can be the medicine of tomorrow. #UrbanHealth

Your choices matter. But what if food is too expensive? What if there’s nowhere safe to walk? ❤️‍🩹 In #HORUS we understand that #NCDs like #diabetes and heart conditions don’t just come from habits. They come from housing, transport, access and income. #UrbanHealth #HealthEquity

👋 First time seeing #HORUS – #UrbanHealth? We're working to make cities fairer and healthier. ☀️ No shade on your street? 🚌 The bus takes forever? 🌳 No #GreenSpace nearby? You're not imagining it — and we're trying to fix it. Check our website:

#HORUS is in Valencia! 🌎 Are you over 18 and live in San Marcelino, Fuente de San Luís, La Torre, Horno de Alcedo, Castellar-Oliveral, or Faitanar? ❤️‍🩹 You can join a free #health & wellbeing programme in your area. 🗓️ Sign up before 31 July! 📞 963 188 882 / 963 188 879 📧 [email protected]

Summer’s great — unless your city becomes a danger. 🌡️ Urban #heat islands 🚫 No shade 🧓 Vulnerable populations without support At #HORUSProject, we fight for cities that are liveable, healthy and inclusive all year round. #UrbanHealth #HealthyCities

🚀 New #HORUS #newsletter is out! 🗞️ In this latest edition, we share key moments from the first half of 2025 — events, updates and community work to support healthier cities across Europe 🌍💙 Curious about what we’ve been up to? Dive in and explore! tinyurl.com/yvpex4u8

📸 The #12thInternationalSymposium on Health in Urban Settings was a success — and the photo gallery is now live! Check out the highlights from June 12 in Rijeka ⬇️

🤝 On June 10–11, the #HORUS consortium met in Rijeka for our 3rd in-person meeting! Great discussions, updates, and planning for the next steps toward healthier cities. 📸 Check out the photo gallery on our website  https://tinyurl.com/yu4uuwlt #UrbanHealth

🎓 The 12th International Symposium “Health for All? Health in Urban Settings” was a great success in Rijeka last month. Insightful discussions, strong participation, and a spotlight on our Rijeka pilot made it a truly valuable event. 📎 Read the recap: https://tinyurl.com/2yrfny39 #UrbanHealth

♻️#Reuse isn’t just good for the planet — it’s good for #PublicHealth. ⭐We at #HORUS support the #ParisCall for the #ReuseEconomy: a smarter way to shape healthier urban futures. Let’s build sustainable cities by making better use of what we already have. Sign the call:

🌍 Join the #HEARTproject workshop on July 4! They’ll explore the Health-Centered Planning Matrix (HCPM) — a tool linking #HealthData and #UrbanPlanning for better, greener #cities. 🕜 13:30–15:00 CEST | 🌐 Online More info about the event:

Curious about how #IndoorAir affects your #health? 🏠💨 🌐 The #KHEALTHinAIR project is hosting its first #webinar on 4 July (10:30 CEST) to explore the science behind indoor air quality and what we can do to improve it. Details + registration 👇

🌐 If you're joining the 12th International Symposium “Health for All? Health in the Urban Environment” online, here’s the Zoom link to connect:  🎥 https://zoom.us/j/99424081092?pwd=rqbBjXcm1HegNhPC4vkpKFjyGKVuQ1.1 Looking forward to a great session with expert talks on #UrbanHealth. Don’t miss it!

⭐ Today’s the day! 🎓The #HealthForAll? Health in the Urban Environment symposium is happening now in Rijeka. Experts are discussing #UrbanHealth, #climate, inequality & innovation The abstract book is out! 🧾 Find it here 👉https://horus-medri.jimdofree.com/abstract-book-hfa-2025/

📍 We’re in Rijeka for the 3rd #HORUS consortium meeting! Great to be here in person to look back, plan ahead, and keep working for healthier, fairer cities 💪 👏🏼 Big thanks to #MEDRI for the warm welcome and to Nerea Aizpurua from #HaDEA for joining us and supporting the project! #UrbanHealth

🗺️ How do you bring a #city into a #HealthProject? In #Rijeka, we walked the neighbourhoods, talked to people, and built trust — step by step. ⭐ Over 150 residents joined the #HORUS pilot. 📄 Activities, photos & video here

🚭 More than 8 million people die every year from #tobacco-related causes. That number is far too high. On this #WorldNoTobaccoDay, at #HORUS #UrbanHealth we continue working to reduce this risk factor for #NCDs — and to bring that number down.

📍On 12 June, the 12th International Symposium “#Health for All? Health in the #UrbanEnvironment” takes place in Rijeka, Croatia. ❤️‍🩹 A key event exploring #PublicHealth, inequality, #climate, and innovation in #cities — all aligned with key SDGs. More info on our website 👉

🥦 What we eat shapes our #health, and our #cities shape what we eat 🍅 ❤️‍🩹 Unhealthy #diets are a key risk factor for diseases like #diabetes, #cancer, and #heart conditions. 🏙️ At #HORUS, we’re exploring how access and affordability affect #nutrition in urban areas. #WorldNutritionDay #UrbanHealth

40% of #cancer cases in the #EU are preventable. 🏙️ Where we live, what we eat, and our daily #habits all influence our risk of developing this disease. That’s why our cities should help us prevent it— not increase our vulnerability. This #EWAC2025, let’s reflect on the power of prevention. ❤️‍🩹

Transport should be available, accessible, and affordable for all. Today, we've adopted recommendations to tackle transport poverty and ensure no one is left behind when it comes to accessing work, school, or essential services. More info ↓ europa.eu/!tHdmff

📄 Our #HORUS final report on dissemination at the “Kajetan Blečić” #PublicHealth Congress in Rijeka is now available! 👏 Thanks to the #MEDRI team for presenting HORUS work on literacy, #diet & behaviour. 📰 Includes 3 abstracts + media coverage:  https://tinyurl.com/ynzm2aun #UrbanHealth

🫂 "#Equality, #inclusion, and #diversity shape the opportunities we find, the services we access, the communities we call home. – Hadja Lahbib As #EUDiversityMonth unfolds, we at #HORUS reflect on what this means for #UrbanHealth, and how #HealthEquity starts with #SocialEquity ❤️‍🩹

Last week we hosted the #HORUS webinar on #DigitalTools for #UrbanHealth 🏙️💡 Over 30 professionals joined us! Missed it? We’ve shared a quick recap + the full recording on our site. Catch up here 👉

👏 Great turnout at yesterday’s #HORUS webinar on #UrbanHealth & #DigitalTools! Over 30 experts from #UrbanPlanning, #PublicHealth & tech joined us 🏙️🧠 📺 Missed it? The report + recording will be on our site soon! 🌍 Let’s keep working to keep health at the heart of #UrbanDesign

🧬 “Social injustice continues to ‘kill on a grand scale’.” ❤️‍🩹 The new #WHO report shows we’re not on track to reduce #health inequalities. 🏙️At #HORUS, we act on this evidence — cities must be designed for #HealthEquity. Read more about it: https://tinyurl.com/2dbqtgdj #UrbanHealth

🚨 Last chance to register! Join us May 8 at 11:00 CET for the #HORUS webinar on how the #HealthyCitiesGenerator and #Wakamola Chatbot can boost #UrbanHealth 🧠🏙️ Hosted by #Polibienestar — don’t miss it!

🚨 Just 1 week left! Join us on May 8 at 11:00 CET for the #HORUS webinar on how #DigitalTools can boost #UrbanHealth and build fairer cities 🏙️🧠 💡❤️‍🩹 Free, online, and open to all →

📢 The #HORUS flyer is now available — in English and Croatian! Find the download links in our latest update on the website, along with highlights from our dissemination activities in Croatia. 🌍🏙️ 🔗 Check it out! #HORUSProject #UrbanHealth #PublicHealth

⏰ Tick tock... just 2 weeks to go! 📆 On May 8 at 11:00 CET, we’re diving into how digital tools can build healthier, fairer cities 🤖🏙️ ⭐ Register and join the HORUS webinar to learn more about it. 🔗