The Legacy and Sustainability plan for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games — 71 In urban areas Urban areas play an important role in developing physical activity in everyday life. The importance placed on active mobility, the development of zones peacefully shared by pedestrians and vehicles and the design of public buildings are tools for local authorities seeking to promote healthier and more active lifestyles. Paris 2024 is committed to supporting local authorities that wish to place greater emphasis on physical activity and sport in their public policies by leveraging active design principles in particular. This approach identifies strategies to design and adapt urban space in order to cultivate an environment that promotes active lifestyles and daily physical activity. AN INITIATIVE LAUNCHED AS A RESULT OF THE GAMES ACTION CARDS TO HIGHLIGHT EXEMPLARY LOCAL INITIATIVES With the assistance of doctors, urban planners, elected representatives and the sporting movement, Paris 2024 is drawing up a list of local best practices for promoting physical activity and sport. Simple, practical action cards approved by health professionals are currently being designed and will be provided to any interested local authorities, with a view to building a dynamic network of committed stakeholders, in collaboration with existing urban networks. © – Johner Images/Getty Images © – JAG IMAGES/Getty Images © – Yulkapopkova/Getty Images