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9 November 2023

Episode 630

27 minutes


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How can urban environments encourage city dwellers to be more active? From urban design to office architecture, we investigate some of the key players making an effort to keep people moving.

9 November 2023

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

Active office design

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Alexander Morris from BentallGreenOak discusses how offices can support active cities, using the example of his firm’s ‘105 Victoria Street’ project, which will include a number of features to encourage tenants to engage in more physical activity.

13 minutes

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Chapter 2

4 minutes


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Chapter 2

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Description: Lilian Fawcett investigates the growing trend of rentable gym pods in Singapore and how they are helping residents keep fit in densely populated centres.

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Chapter 3

8 minutes


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Chapter 3

Encouraging active cities

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Jorick Beijer, director and founder of the urban strategy consultancy ‘Blossity’, explains the benefits of cities that encourage physical activity and how best to achieve a more active urban environment.

8 minutes

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