… Umwelt und Gesundheit in Stadtentwicklung und -planung - Environment and health in urban development and planning: UMID 02/2014 Chemikalien, Umwelt und Gesundheit - … +++ UMID 01/2015 2014 October 2014 CURRENT TOPIC: ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING: Environmental justice in urban areas | Planning for …

… Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas” Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation Source: …

… of 2003 throughout western Europe and in Germany. Due to localized conditions (e.g. urban areas with high rates of sealed surface, lacking fresh air corridors and greenfield areas, or urbanisation in valleys and mountain basins), heat waves can cause health problems … of 2003 throughout western Europe and in Germany. Due to localized conditions (e.g. urban areas with high rates of sealed surface, lacking fresh air corridors and …

… important for reasons of climate adaptation. (Research project: Water-sensitive urban development ). Further research projects are currently being carried out on the above-mentioned aspects. Managing urban development The most effective way to prevent flood damage is not to build in … important for reasons of climate adaptation. (Research project: Water-sensitive urban development ). Further research projects are currently being carried out on …

… 400 km. Greater quality of life through speed limits Exceeding the speed limits on urban roads impairs the quality of life and living in cities and also traffic … and 50 km/h. Traffic speeds that are compatible with the objectives of sustainable urban development require a combination of conceptual planning measures and … the VAT rate for journeys of up to about 400 km. … Exceeding the speed limits on urban roads impairs the quality of life and living in cities and also traffic …

… Air pollutants at a glance Smog in an urban area Source: Axel Eggert / Umweltbundesamt The composition of the air is …

… A study commissioned by UBA titled “Rechtliche Instrumente des allgemeinen Ressourcenschutzes” (legal instruments for general resource conservation) is … A study commissioned by the UBA titled Entwicklung eines Regelungskonzeptes für ein Ressourcenschutzrecht des Bundes (“Development of a federal legal framework for …