BECRP Welcomes Dr. Kimihiro Hino for Collaborative Discussions on Urban Health and Sustainability
March 22, 2023
On March 16th the BECRP was visited by Dr Kimihiro Hino, an associate Professor and urban engineer from the University of Tokyo.
On March 16th, the Behaviour, Environment, and Cognition Research Program (BECRP) had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Kimihiro Hino, an Associate Professor and urban engineer from the University of Tokyo. Dr. Hino’s research focuses on crime prevention and health promotion through environmental design.
During his visit to Melbourne, Dr. Hino met with BECRP leader and ICHEN founder, Professor Ester Cerin, to discuss his recent 1000 Cities Trial conducted across nine Japanese cities, as well as to explore opportunities for future collaboration and research.
The 1000 Cities Challenge, developed by the Global Observatory of Healthy and Sustainable Cities—of which Professor Cerin is an Executive Committee member—aims to measure and enhance the health and sustainability of urban environments in over 1,000 cities worldwide.
Joining the meeting were Carl Higgs (RMIT and Executive Committee member of the Global Observatory) and Jo O’Byrne (Department of Transport and Planning). Jo provided valuable insights from an urban planning perspective, while Carl’s extensive knowledge of the 1000 Cities Challenge enriched the discussion.
The afternoon proved to be highly productive, fostering the exchange of ideas and strengthening both existing and new partnerships. The BECRP looks forward to welcoming Dr. Hino back later this year during his sabbatical in Australia.
