Jenny Roe

Youth friendly and healthy cities?
Did you know that 30% of 16-24 year-olds report that they never visit a local park? That obesity rates in the US are projected to rise over 45% by 2030? Consider also that these same youth will become the future backbone of society and caretakers of new generations, elder generations, and our planet. Why wouldn’t... Read more »
Building on the Francis effect
This autumn I become my own study in human adaptation, as I moved across the Atlantic to America to become the Professor in Design and Health at the Architecture School, University of Virginia. My relationship with the USA began in 1980s as a student in literature, exploring its unique historical, cultural and social dynamics through some of... Read more »
Navigating the world with sight loss
It has been suggested the human eye is the most important sensory organ in our body, with 80% of all the impressions on our senses coming from the eye.
Meetings – of hope – at Maggie’s
The diagnosis of a potentially life threatening illness is catastrophic news for the individual and their family and friends.
Hopeful green stuff
A child said, What is the grass? fetching it to me with full hands; How could I answer the child?
A room with a view?
The research implications, for the design of our neighbourhood communities, and the workplace, is huge.
The worrying taste of inner city stress
I’ve been fortunate most of my life to have access to a garden or a nearby park ... time to simply sit, contemplate and de-stress.
Special hospital wards for teenagers
More teenagers than children are admitted to hospital, but how many hospitals do you know that offer dedicated teenager wards?

Enabling Places

Green Health

Blue Health

Adolescent Health