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A joint initiative of The Association For International Sport for All (TAFISA) and Evaleo, the Global Active City Development project assists towns and cities in their efforts to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles among their different communities. It consists of an ISO-compatible framework, including standards, requirements and best practices, and a certification system. It is a continuation of TAFISA’s Triple AC (Actives Cities, Active Communities, Active Citizens) programme, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which brought together the IN A NEW REGULAR FEATURE, OLYMPIC REVIEW LOOKS AT THE GLOBAL ACTIVE CITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESSFUL EXAMPLES FROM PILOT CITIES AROUND THE WORLD HOPING TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AMONG THEIR POPULATIONSHEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND… IN AN ACTIVE CITYbest practices by different cities in the promotion of physical activity and public health. The project provides participating city authorities with the means to assess and improve levels of physical activity among their inhabitants, as well as tools to ensure that large sporting events leave a sustainable legacy for all, particularly for young people. It is a coherent, structured and inclusive approach that brings together urban actors from different sectors (sport, health, education, urban planning, economy, security). The project is perfectly aligned with the priorities of the IOC, in particular youth, sustainability and legacy of the Games, as well as efforts to combat non-communicable diseases, and enjoys the IOC’s support. Commenting on the approach, IOC President Thomas Bach notes: “Since 2014 the IOC has supported and funded this project, which is totally in line with the recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020. The proposed framework and solutions will benefit, among others, host cities or future Candidate Cities in the organisation of major sports events, including the Olympic and Youth Olympic Games. The Active City approach will support participating cities in their efforts to overcome inactivity 64 OLYMPIC REVIEW ACTIVE CITIES