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The influence of Urban Design on social connectedness, health, physical and cognitive development.

The influence of Urban Design on social connectedness, health, physical and cognitive development.

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  • in Health and Lifestyle strategies A Journey Through Dementia Andrew Fraser Gladys Berejiklian Urban Design social connectedness Dr McHarg Will Alsop Coffs Harbour Pacific Lions Grahame McEwan President

Grahame McEwan, President of Coffs Harbour Pacific Lions formally introduced Dr Alec McHarg to his fellow Lion members. Due to the informal nature of his talk, Alec suggested that questions may be asked during his presentation. Grahame then introduced the title of the evening talk, where he also added some of his own comments, which included a brief Bio of Dr McHarg on this topic area: Dr Alec McHarg has visited and considered the implications in the design of urban space in cities as diverse as Dubai, Barcelona, Berlin, Paris, Athens and London. Alec proposes and comments on sustainable health and lifestyle strategies; integrated transport and zoning initiatives for citizens who live and work in built environments. This is where a unique and creative of sense of place helps to stimulate spontaneous, socially cohesive and productive connections between inhabitants. Positive healthy outcomes, also help to minimise frailty, and dementia related conditions and promote positive social connectedness.

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