Lessons learned at the 26th IAKS Congress on day 3: Multi component indoor recreation facilities are a typology of sports halls which are well established in North America and in the UK, showing potential for new approaches in Europe. Presentations available for download.

Lessons learned at the 26th IAKS Congress on day 4: Everybody wants to connect with a youthful and hip audience in at urban sports facilities and to create inspiring urban landscapes for sport and physical activity. If done with consideration and creativity, urban sports environments can create landmarks for both the local population as well asand visitors. Presentations available for download

Lessons learned from the 26th IAKS Congress. Taking best Practices from Calgary: The City’s response to providing both programs and facilities is based in part on “Influencing Trends” including the critical levels of physical inactivity, increasing child obesity, increased risks for women and girls, adults living alone, and the supporting traditional and non-traditional activity opportunities.