GLA explores links between city design and fitness

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The Greater London Authority is challenging architects and planners to design spaces that promote people鈥檚 health and fitness.

City Hall will host the 鈥楩it Cities 鈥� Fit World鈥� conference this week, which will examine the links between city design and fitness, health and activity.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: 鈥淟ondon is being transformed, with inviting public spaces to relax in, new bike routes to entice cyclists, plots of land to grow food in and facilities to boost sports participation.

鈥淲e鈥檝e got designs on making London one of the fittest cities in the world and this event is a great opportunity to share our expertise and learn from other cities.鈥�

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