Swimmable Cities - Swimmability as a catalyst for safe, healthy and resilient communities

Bicycle Lanes, Urban Forests and Community Gardens - Now Urban Swimming places are becoming essential parts of urban planning policy and green infrastructure. From Paris to Copenhagen, Cape Town to Sydney, and Rio to Portland; city leaders and urban planners are increasingly adopting 'swimmability' as a mainstream indicator for city liveability, resilience, equity and prosperity. Housing for growing urban populations, increasing heat waves and inequitable access to Nature are challenges facing cities around the world. Urban swimming as a catalytic solution; an innovative way to improve public health, boost climate resilience, address pollution and biodiversity loss, as well as unlock new investments in sustainable waterfront developments and tourism. This session will share insights from world-leading experts and city decision-makers, and include special announcements about the global Swimmable Cities initiative.