The Ascoli Piceno Case: The CCUHRE Project

Regenerating the existing city and placing health at the centre of policies, plans, and projects represents an effective response to contrast the effects of climate change that impact cities and the health of inhabitants. Convinced of this need/opportunity are the World Health Organization (WHO), eminent international researchers, and public administration representatives in many European cities. Urban planning is called to play a key role in adapting cities to climate change and at the same time to improve citizens’ health and quality of life. To do this, it is necessary to review the tools for gathering knowledge and assessment, involve local communities, and welcome the support of new IoT (Internet of Things) technologies finally centred on people. CCHURE aims to define an interdisciplinary method to evaluate the effects of climate change on health and direct policies and projects for adaptation/mitigation through health-based solutions and with the support of IoT technologies and mobile crowdsensing techniques. The research project aims to reach these objectives through the contribution of many scientific disciplines, interaction with the local municipality, local health agencies, and citizen involvement.