Wellbeing Wales Network E-Bulletin July 2010

Community Green: Using local spaces to tackle inequality and improve health

The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment have just published "Community Green: Using local spaces to tackle inequality and improve health." The document examines the impact of the quality of local green spaces on the health and wellbeing of people in six deprived and ethnically diverse areas. It shows that providing good quality local green space is an effective way to tackle inequality.

It will be of interest to policymakers and those working in local government, social housing and the voluntary and community sector. Download the full publication at www.cabe.org.uk/publications/community-green or read the summary other publications, including Urban Green Nation; Building the Evidence Base, in the resources section.

Wikiprogress

This is the global platform for sharing information in order to evaluate societal progress. It is a place to find information and statistics to facilitate the exchange of ideas, initiatives and knowledge on measuring the progress of societies.

It is open to all members and communities for contribution – anyone who has an interest in the concept of progress.

For more information visit here.

Cittaslow Mold

The market town of Mold has decided to join the Cittaslow Network, because it seems that quality of life really matters to the local residents. This decision provides a useful model of what wellbeing could look like in action.

The Cittaslow Network grew from the Slow Food movement in Italy. Cittaslow provides a set of goals based on the following principles:

  • encourage diversity not standardisation
  • support and encourage local culture and traditions
  • work for a more sustainable environment
  • support and encourage local produce and products
  • encourage healthy living especially through children and young people
  • work with the local community to build these values

Mold is the first town in Wales to be welcomed into the Cittaslow network. Cittaslow Mold comprises many local organisations and individuals, and is supported by Mold Town Council.

For more information visit here.