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Cities / Healthy Cities

Healthy City Design 2019

Music, health and the city: a utopian vision

By Julia Jones 29 Nov 2019 0

This presentation will showcase new approaches to music in society that are delivering opportunities to listen, dance and sing more.



Abstract

Music is much more than mere entertainment. Research examining the impact of music on human behaviour dates back decades.

Activities involvnig listening to music, dancing and singing, when embedded into strategies and design, tap into the lifelong music tastes of the population and provide engaging ways to encourage healthier lifestyles and wellbeing.

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