How to develop and sustain healthy cities in 20 steps

City governments and their partners are at the heart of policy-making and decision-making related to the wider determinants of health. City mayors and elected politicians provide leadership; professional coordinators provide support. Both are essential in orchestrating the contribution of many actors and agencies. The healthy city coordinator’s role is rewarding but can be very challenging. This guide by the European Healthy Cities Network outlines 20 steps or actions for a healthy city, focusing on how coordinators can organize or renew the process. *Photo credits: WHO / Malin Bring*

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Banff, Alta., stamps out smoking within town limits

Proponents of a bylaw to outlaw smoking in Banff, Alta., were glad to hear progress about the initiative this week.