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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.

Evaluation of Active Living by Design

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Active Living by Design (ALbD) community partnerships that did more preparation did implement more programs, promotions, physical projects, and policy influences. But partnerships working in non-White and poor communities implemented fewer interventions, according to this exploratory analysis to detect configurations of community characteristics.

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.

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.

Correlates of Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children in Diverse Communities

May 1, 2011 | Journal Article

Type of park activity area—court, field, playground, shelter or open space—predicts level of physical activity in children.

Improving Built Environments and Community Connections Can Spur Better Health

September 28, 2011 | Story

Three innovative projects uncover ways to protect mental and physical health by changing the ways people live and interact with each other.

The Path to Active Living

December 1, 2009 | Journal Article

This article examines the work of the Somerville Active Living by Design Partnership. The authors report on the partnership between Active Living by Design and community organizations and assess the key successes and challenges of the project.

Are Perceptions about Worksite Neighborhoods and Policies Associated with Walking?

November 1, 2009 | Journal Article

Getting the recommended 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days can be a challenge for working adults. The researchers rated workplace community zones according to numerous characteristics that were supportive or not of walking.

2002 Summit with Leaders of Distressed Neighborhoods Explores Relationship Between Built Environment, Physical Activity and Health

April 1, 2004 | Program Result

PolicyLink held a summit, Promoting Regional Equity: A National Summit on Equitable Development, Social Justice and Smart Growth, from November 17-19, 2002 in Los Angeles.

Exploring the Distribution of Park Availability, Features, and Quality Across Kansas City, Missouri by Income and Race/Ethnicity

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Park availability, features (facilities and amenities) and quality across different income and race/ethnicity levels is examined in this study.