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April 1, 2007 | Issue Brief
This synthesis examines the evidence on the built environment–proximity to destinations, sidewalks, aesthetics, access to parks and open spaces, and the walkability of the community–and the relationship to increased physical activity.
September 28, 2007 | Program Results Report
E. Richard Brown, Ph.D., led a team of researchers in fielding a new Housing and Neighborhood Environment module as part of the 2003 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).
August 28, 2013 | Program Results Report
Active Living Research is an ongoing program to identify environmental factors and policies that can substantially increase levels of physical activity and to provide policy-makers with evidence about how to create more activity-friendly communities.
July 19, 2013 | Culture of Health Post
In the second in a series, RWJF employees share how they’re furthering a healthy mindset throughout the summer months.
May 3, 2013 | Journal Article
This article tests a novel methodological approach to understand mixed use zoning (MUZ) ordinances and their impact on neighborhood walkability.
May 2, 2013 | Story
Rashawn Ray, PhD, a Scholar in RWJF's Scholars in Health Policy Research program (2010–12), examines patterns of exercise and use of public spaces by people of different racial and economic backgrounds.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The odds of student overweight or obesity decreased if they lived in communities with higher walkability index scores according to this study.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Extensive research that outlined key associations between the built environment and physical activity formed the basis for policy recommendations to city planners in Clark County, Washington.
January 29, 2013 | Story
New research sheds light on the link between marketing and obesity.
January 17, 2013 | News Release
Requiring daily physical education in school could help young people be active for 23 minutes per day, according to a new study.