The PACTE+ Project focuses on creating Physically Active Cities Throughout Europe. At the heart of every vibrant city lies the health and well-being of its residents.
With PACTE+, we have designed an innovative tool to assist cities and municipalities, urban planners, health organisations, and other stakeholders in their goals to create active and thriving urban environments.
Discovering the Action Plan for Active Cities
With the goal of fostering physical activity and promoting healthy living within your city, this resource serves as a compass, guiding you through every step of the process.
Whether you’re a bustling metropolis or a quaint town, the PACTE+ Matrix is a tool that creates a tailored Action Plan to meet your cities needs and goals, developed based on the unique characteristics of your city. The completed Action Plan contains detailed information and visual elements to provide a stylish and informative Plan.
The Action Plan can be used in many different ways. It can be used as a starting point to gather information and assess the current state of physical activity infrastructures and initiatives in your city.
The results of the Matrix can also play a role in the planning and implementation of new physical activity promotion strategies or infrastructures in your city. It can also be a way to look back and evaluate how far you have come, evaluating the effectiveness of previously implemented strategies. The Action Plan is a great way to begin informed discussions with various stakeholders about the past, present, and future state of your city, as well as benchmark your city against others. This is a valuable resource for any municipality.
- Gather and assess information
- Plan and implement initiatives
- Evaluate previous projects
- Make informed decisions about the future
Equipping You for Success
But we don’t just stop at planning – we equip you for success every step of the way. Dive into our extensive resource library, filled with articles, case studies, and best practices in urban planning for physical activity promotion. In addition to the Matrix and Action Plan, you’ll gain access to a wealth of resources carefully curated to support you in your mission such as ideas, solutions, and quick wins. Armed with this knowledge and a customised Action Plan, you can begin to chart your cities course towards a healthier future.
In order to gather the necessary information for the Action Plan, you need to first complete the Matrix. The Matrix is divided into 5 settings: Active City, Active School, Active Mobility, Active Workplace, and Active Sports Clubs. Within each of these settings, there are 5 key success areas: Knowledge and Awareness, Programmes and Events, Spaces and Places, Cooperation and Partnership, and Monitoring and Continuous Improvement.
The Matrix will seamlessly guide you through each setting and key success area, you simply need to tick the boxes that correspond to what your city is doing. If you do not have all the information you need to complete the Matrix, no problem! You can save your progress and come back later once you have what you need. Once completed, you can see your results immediately, including a star graph that shows your cities strongest areas. If information changes, you can always come back and edit the matrix.
Together, We Make a Difference
We understand that true progress is a collaborative effort. Our tool fosters inclusivity, sustainability, and collaboration, ensuring that every voice is heard, and every community is empowered. Together, we embark on a journey towards a healthier, more active future for all. So, are you ready to take the first step towards transforming your city into a beacon of health and vitality? Join us on this exciting adventure as we work hand in hand to create active cities where residents thrive, and communities flourish. The path awaits – let’s go!