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January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Google Street View allows researchers to conduct "virtual" audits of a neighborhood's characteristics. This study compared observations made from Google Street View images with data from a previous field audit of New York City blocks.
January 5, 2011 | Video
Videos Highlight Local Reform Efforts in AF4Q Communities
February 1, 2008 | Program Result
From 2001 to 2006, the American Planning Association provided guidance and tools to urban planners and other planning and design professionals and decision-makers to help them create communities that promote physical activity.
June 20, 2011 | Program Result
In 2009, researchers with the Prevention Research Center surveyed 4,950 realtors and 162 developers about factors that influence the building of, and buyer demand for, activity-friendly communities.
National Program
To catalyze and support policy and environmental change projects to promote children's physical activity and healthy eating, especially in lower-income and racial/ethnic communities at greatest risk.
National Program
To build state and national momentum to reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity through strategic investment in those communities most affected.
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 3, 2013 | Journal Article
This article reviews the field of public health law research and its progress in both methodological rigor and in identifying sources of data.
August 4, 2011 | Program Result
Faith-based Advocacy: Galvanizing Communities to End Childhood Obesity asked faith-based coalitions for proposals to advance community policies or environmental changes that improve access to healthy foods and/or opportunities for physical activity
March 15, 2011 | Program Result
The Yavapai-Apache Youth Council built a walking trail near tribal headquarters in Camp Verde, Ariz.