Advances of Healthy Environment Design in Urban Development

<p>The built environment has profoundly shaped human health influencing physical psychological and social well-being. This Special Issue Advances of Healthy Environment Design in Urban Development compiles 18 studies that address urgent challenges in urban health through innovative design strategies interdisciplinary methods and evidence-based solutions. Advances of Healthy Environment Design in Urban Development synthesizes global expertise to chart a path toward healthier more equitable cities. By redefining the role of the built environment as both a determinant and enabler of health this collection empowers stakeholders to prioritize human well-being in urban agendas. From adaptive vernacular architecture to AI-driven design tools the studies herein illustrate that health-centric urbanization is not merely aspirational-but achievable through collaborative innovation evidence-based policymaking and community engagement. As cities continue to evolve this Special Issue serves as a critical reference for transforming urban spaces into engines of holistic health resilience and social vitality.</p>