The Philips Liveable Cities Award

The Philips Liveable Cities Award, is a new global initiative designed to encourage individuals, community groups and businesses to develop practical, achievable ideas to improve the health and well-being of people living in cities.

The Award consists of three grants which will be made to help translate these ideas into reality. 

These are; “Wellbeing Outdoors” to help citizens fell safe and secure in public spaces, or help create identify and sense of belonging; “Independent Living” to help the growing number of elderly people living alone to feel secure and comfortable living in a city, or to enable them to live longer at home while receiving appropriate access to healthcare; and “Healthy Lifestyle at Work and Home” to support a healthy body and mind, through surroundings or other essentials such as exercise, diet and sleep. 

An overall Philips Liveable Cities Award of €75,000 will be made for the best submission from any of the three categories, with two additional awards of €25,000 for the best submissions in the two categories NOT receiving the overall award. 

The closing date for entries is 5pm on the 28th October 2010. For further information, visit: http://www.because.philips.com/