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We are evaluating the need and readiness for incorporating health considerations into settlement policy to mitigate health risks of inadequate housing.
Warren Smit has been a researcher on urban issues since 1993. Since January 2016 he has been the Research Manager for ACC, responsible for overseeing ACC’s research activities. He also co-ordinates the Healthy Cities CityLab and has been involved in the Mistra Urban Futures network since its inception in February 2010.
His research interests include: urban governance, urban planning, housing and urban health. His work revolves around some common themes: