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Walkable Communities and Adolescent Weight

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.

Using Google Street View to Audit the Built Environment

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Google Street View imagery is used to assess characteristics of the built environment in this study.

Using a Bicycle-Pedestrian Count to Assess Active Living in Downtown Wilkes-Barre

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This partnership implemented mixed-use development and created a business-improvement district with a focus on cleanliness and security.

The Influence of Public and Green Spaces on Physical Activity Among Blacks and Whites

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.

Spatial Disparities in the Distribution of Parks and Green Spaces in the USA

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

This study assessed whether the spatial accessibility of parks and green spaces are correlated to race/ethnicity or poverty among census tracts in the conterminous U.S.

Beyond Distance: Children's School Travel Mode Choice

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Attitudes and perceptions about the environment are discussed in this comprehensive study assessing modifiable elements and environmental features beyond the actual distance to school.

Aesthetic Amenities and Safety Hazards Associated with Walking and Bicycling for Transportation in New York City

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Neighborhood street amenities such as sidewalk cafés, as well as fewer safety hazards may be associated with walking or active transportation.

Isanti County Active Living

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This project worked with three cities to change policies to require paving of road shoulders, and sidewalks and trails in new developments. The project also enhanced trails, and created biking and walking maps and signs.

Body Mass Index, Safety Hazards, and Neighborhood Attractiveness

October 1, 2012 | Journal Article

The built environment potentially can reduce obesity, however, neighborhood characteristics may not be relevant to the same degree across various population subgroups and settings.

Active Living Research

December 20, 2012 | Program Result

Active Living Research is an ongoing national 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.

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