Integrating Health Into the Urban Master Plan of Vic, Barcelona: A Comprehensive Approach

Planning healthier cities is essential for public health. However, there a gap between the insights from health research and applications to planning practice. Based on scoping review in cooperation with urban planners professionals, this study developed evidence-based tools comprehensive approach help integrate into master plan (2017–2020) of medium-sized city named Vic (Barcelona). The included systematic literature (PubMed, PRISMA protocol) an advanced Google search gray (2015–2017). identified significant associations attributes (n = 16) outcomes 21). After critical appraisal stakeholders, association matrix was understand connection actions 117) that had impact outcomes. healthy checklist 68) planners’ decision-making inclusion locally tailored health-enhancing plan. From reviewed evidence tools, delineated series steps successfully led incorporate 112) This translational include local planning. might scale up other European maximise effectiveness built environment interventions monitor their impact.