Public Open Space
Public Open Space
A range of walkable, appealing and public open spaces helps meet recreational, play and social needs.
Welcome to Healthy Active by Design, a website created by the Heart Foundation to highlight how best-practice planning and design of buildings, streets, towns and cities can improve Australians’ heart health.
This website is a practical guide that offers evidence, advice and examples to assist with the development of healthy and active neighbourhoods.
Get started by viewing our Introductory Training Resource or explore the Design Features below:
Stay up to date with the latest Healthy Active by Design news and planning events throughout the country.
See what's happeningThe latest evidence, practical advice and resources to develop healthy active ageing neighbourhoods and communities.
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