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Accelerating and supporting action for physical activity in Antwerp, Ljubljana, Rotterdam, Kampala, Bogotá and Lima.
🌍 Six #CityMove cities, six Living Labs in motion!

Communities, local authorities and researchers are joining forces to turn ideas into healthier, more active urban spaces.

#CityMoveLivingLabs #HealthyCities #UrbanHealth
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September 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Bogotá’s Happiness Centres are opening access to health, culture and recreation for all!

As part of #CityMove, our team at Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas is studying how these hubs can grow sustainably and inspire other cities.

🔎 Learn more: goo.su/fiQ5

#CityMove #Horizon #HealthyCities
September 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
📅 Join us this Wednesday, 1:00–2:00 PM EAT, for the next #CityMove Webinar hosted by Makerere University!

The session will explore walking as an essential part of daily life and share global lessons on walkability, along with local insights from Kampala.

🔗 Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📽️ New #CityMoveCapsule!

Wies van der Heijden, PhD researcher at Erasmus University, studies the impact of Rotterdam’s Green Routes 🌿🚶‍♀️, walking corridors that connect public spaces and encourage active and social lifestyles.

#CityMoveRotterdam #CityMove #HealthyCities #UrbanHealth
September 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🚴 Kampala’s Cycling Day in motion!

In July, a 19 km ride brought together 34 participants.
#CityMoveKampala joined to register riders, gather data and explore ways to make cycling more inclusive.

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September 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🌟 CityMove’s Mid-Year Highlights! 🌟

The latest #CityMoveNewsletter recaps our progress so far in 2025: CoPs launched in 3 regions, Living Labs in 6 cities, and inspiring blogs.

📬 Explore it here: mailchi.mp/citymove/yea...

Sign up for our #CityMove Newsletter here: mailchi.mp/citymove/new...
September 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Participatory processes in Rotterdam led to ‘De Groene Overschiese‘, a route that links 13 public spaces into one inviting walk.

As part of #CityMove researchers at Erasmus University are studying its impact to encourage the creation of new routes!

Learn more➡️ goo.su/sYbfdK
#HorizonEU
August 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚴‍♀️ Join the second session of our Community of Practice in East Africa, hosted by Makerere University!

We’ll showcase initiatives that improve cycling in the region and explore how to make it safer, more inclusive, and accessible for all.

🔗Register: goo.su/4WTK3

#CityMove #HorizonEU #HealthyCities
August 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Rotterdam hosted our second in-person Consortium Meeting last month! 🙌

We looked back at progress and aligned next steps to stay on track for our 2027 objectives 🎯.

#CityMove #HorizonEU #HealthyCities #UrbanHealth
August 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
What happens when a city puts people before cars?

Last year in Kampala, over 10,000 people reclaimed the streets by joining Car-Free Day! 🧑‍🦽🏃‍♀️

A #CityMove study found that it boosted physical activity and well-being. Read the full results 🔗 goo.su/BAa1p

#HorizonEU #EUFunded #ResearchImpactEU
July 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📢 New #CityMoveCapsule from Lima, Peru!

Doroti Cuestas, junior researcher in our #CityMove project and Environmental Sciences master’s student at UNALM, is tackling children’s exposure to air pollution on their walking routes to a local sports centre.

#HorizonEU #EUFunded #ResearchImpactEU
June 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Here’s a new #CityMoveCapsule from Ljubljana, Slovenia! 📢

Today, we're highlighting the work of our junior researchers tackling a key challenge: physical inactivity among teenagers. 🏃‍♀️🚴

#HorizonEU #EUFunded #ResearchImpactEU #UrbanHealth #HealthyCities
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June 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Reposted by CityMove
Today is #WorldBicycleDay 🚲

Did you know❓ Cycle lanes count for just 0.2% of the current road infrastructure.

It’s time to demand safer streets that put the health & safety of pedestrians and cyclists first 👉bit.ly/4jPzXsa
June 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🌟 Here’s our second Junior Researcher Capsule!

This #CityMoveCapsules series highlights the work of our junior researchers exploring how urban programs, spaces, and environments can support physical activity for everyone.

#HorizonEU #EUFunded #ResearchImpactEU #UrbanHealth #HealthyCities
May 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Introducing the CityMove Junior Researcher Capsules! 🌟
We’re sharing a series of #CityMoveCapsules featuring our junior researchers and their work on how urban programs, spaces, and places can increase physical activity for everyone.

#CityMove #HorizonEU #EUFunded #ResearchImpactEU #UrbanHealth
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May 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Nearly 80 girls aged 11–19 gathered in Antwerp for the first BraveMove Living Lab event! 📢

Through fun and inclusive activities, they were invited to become part of the project to co-create safer, inclusive public spaces that support girls to stay active. 🤾‍♀️

#CityMove #HorizonEU #EUFunded

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May 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The 8th UN Global Road Safety Week is a crucial opportunity to accelerate local and national action to make walking and cycling safe.

Safe, inclusive streets save lives, promote equity, and improve health and the environment.

#MakeWalkingSafe #MakeCyclingSafe #CityMove #HorizonEU

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May 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🌍🏃‍♀️ Active Systems: Foundations for Healthier Cities
The WHO’s GAPPA 2018–2030 identifies Active Systems as key to enabling physical activity through leadership, data, advocacy, research, and funding. At #CityMove, we adapt these actions to empower evidence-based urban change. 🧵⬇️
January 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🌍🔎 At #UrbanTransitions2024, CityMove presented cutting-edge research on urban health! Two posters showcased:

1️⃣ Routine data mapping to align GAPPA indicators.
2️⃣ A scoping review on healthy placemaking.

Explore the posters: citymove.info/2025/01/24/c...

#HorizonEU #EUFunded #ResearchImpactEU
January 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🌍 Creating Active Societies! Today we focus on creating Active Societies and explore how reshaping social norms fosters physical activity.

Learn about GAPPA’s actions like social campaigns, inclusive events & workforce training. 🧵⬇️
January 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🌟 #CityMove in 2024. Discover our first-year highlights and how we’re advancing active urban interventions in six cities worldwide. 🌍🏃‍♀️

Dive in and explore the updates! 👉 : mailchi.mp/5a173596678f...
📩 Stay informed! Subscribe to our mailing list: mailchi.mp/citymove/new...

#HorizonEU #EUFunded
January 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM