In light of the rapid global urbanization, providing a better quality of life in cities is becoming
an increasingly critical issue for urban planning. However, the links between the built …

Getting to net-zero-carbon cities while advancing well-being (W), health (H), social equity
(E), and climate resilience (R)(referred to as the WHER outcomes) is critical for local and …

Abstract The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to dramatic changes in
quality of life, bringing to the forefront of the debate the question of planning and design of …

Understanding the role of the built environment in subjective well-being (SWB) can provide
important input to urban planning debates on synergies and conflicts between …

China's unprecedented urbanisation in the last several decades has significantly
transformed its urban built environment. On the one hand, such an urbanisation has brought …

Commute satisfaction, neighborhood satisfaction, and housing satisfaction can be used as
indicators of urban quality of life and livability due to their potential contribution to subjective …

It has been argued that the residential environment could play a role in the lower health and
well-being commonly found in deprived areas. Yet, more knowledge is needed on how …

Personal relationships are among the most influential factors for achieving a happy life. Yet,
there is insufficient empirical evidence on the role of the built environment in social life and …

Low-density urban forms are often considered more livable than compact ones. Yet, studies
investigating the relationship between compact cities and livability do not take into …

This paper provides new evidence on the role of city planning, urban form, and built
environment characteristics in health and well-being during the coronavirus disease (COVID …