Architecture as a determinant of urban and mental health

The built environment around us is an important determinant of population health. Climate change, urban environments and air pollutants are just some of the risk factors that can influence the development of chronic diseases in both adults and children. In particular, scientific evidence linking these environmental factors to neurodegenerative diseases and neurodevelopmental disorders is growing, highlighting the importance of prevention. Against this backdrop, the seminar aims to explore the central role of synergy between public health and architectural and urban planning, both in assessing the relationship between health and the environment and in defining prevention policies for the development of future cities and healthy living environments.

The seminar is part of two research projects:

• PRIN 2022 - ALIGNED by UNIMORE / POLIMI / UNICT
  Air pollution, LIght at night, Greenness and risk of NEurodegenerative and NEurodevelopmental Diseases.
• PRIN 2022 PNRR - DOUBTS by POLIMI / UNIMORE / UNIPV
  Dementia-friendly OUtdoor BuilT environmentS. Evidence among Outdoor air pollution, Artificial Light At Night (ALAN), Greenness and Dementia.

Programme

13:30
Participant Registration

14:00 – 14:15
Introduction
Stefano Capolongo, Politecnico di Milano
Carlo Signorelli, Università Vita Salute San Raffaele Milano
Marco Vinceti, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia

14:15 – 14:45
KEYNOTE LECTURE: Fostering health and well–being through systemic exploration of human–environment inclusive interactions
Stanislava Boskovic, Person–Environment–Activity Research
Laboratory (PEARL–UCL), Imperial College London and LRL Space Lugano

14:45 – 15:30
SESSIONE 1: Cities as promoters of public health. How the built environment and environmental exposures affect health
Speakers:
Daniela D’Alessandro, La Sapienza Università di Roma
Margherita Ferrante, Università degli Studi di Catania
Maddalena Buffoli, Politecnico di Milano

15:30 – 16:15
SESSIONE 2: Air pollution, LIght at night, Greeness, and risk of NEurodegenerative Diseases. Scientific evidence from the project PRIN2022 ALIGNED
Speakers:
Tommaso Filippini, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Maria Fiore, Università degli Studi di Catania
Silvia Mangili, Politecnico di Milano

16:15 – 16:45
Coffee break

16:45 – 17:30
SESSIONE 3: Dementia–friendly OUtdoor BuilT EnvironmentS. Scientific evidence from the project PRIN2022 PNRR DOUBTS
Speakers:
Anna Odone, Università degli Studi di Pavia
Andrea Rebecchi, Politecnico di Milano
Paola Bertuccio, Università degli Studi di Pavia

17:30 – 18:15
SESSIONE 4: From evidences to policies. Policy Makers take home messages
Speakers:
Stefano Capolongo, Politecnico di Milano
Danilo Cereda, DG Welfare, Regione Lombardia
Marco Dettori, Università degli Studi di Sassari

18:30 – 19:30
Closing remarks – Networking cocktail

Additional Informations

The event will be held exclusively in person and requires ECM accreditation for doctors and healthcare professionals.

Further logistical/organisational information will be sent only to registered participants.

For specific requests, please contact the Scientific-Organisational Secretariat: 02 2399 5180 / 5181

mail: andrea.rebecchi@polimi.it (mailto:andrea.rebecchi@polimi.it) / silvia.mangili@polimi.it (mailto:silvia.mangili@polimi.it)