The multinational electronics corporation, Philips has launched the Philips Livable cities Award for “celebrating simple solutions which improve your health and well-being.”
The Award is calling on individuals, community or NGOs and businesses to submit ideas for ‘simple solutions’ that will improve people’s health and well-being in a city.
There are three Award grants carrying a total value of €125,000. There are three categories under which these total grants will be distributed amongst the top winners.
Well-being Outdoors
Initiatives that will help citizens feel safe in public spaces, as well as initiatives that help create identity and a sense of belonging.
Independent Living
Initiatives that will help the growing number of elderly people living alone to feel secure and comfortable in a city and/or enable longer living at home with appropriate access to healthcare.
Healthy Lifestyle at Work and Home
Initiatives that will support a healthy body and mind, whether through a person’s surroundings or via other essentials such as exercise, sleep and diet.
Entries have to be submitted by October 2010. For more information, visit this link.
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