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April 4, 2012 | New Public Health Post
Safe, vibrant neighborhoods are vital to health. The community development industry—a network of nonprofit service providers, real estate developers, financial institutions, foundations and government—brings together public and private funds and dir ...
July 1, 2010 | Report
A look at the challenges to developing a sustainable business model and key components of success.
August 1, 2009 | Report
Strong investments in biking and walking infrastructure can boost physical activity and help reduce obesity rates, yet such investment varies by region.
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.
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
October 9, 2010 | Commentary
Childhood Obesity team director Dwayne C. Proctor addresses the Healthy Congregations Conference 2010.
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
An Active Living by Design (ALbD) grant to Columbia, Missouri created Bike, Walk, and Wheel: A Way of Life in Columbia. The American Journal of Preventive Medicine has published a supplement that presents lessons learned from the ALbD national program.
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
An Active Living by Design Partnership in Jackson, Michigan, used existing parks and recreational space to promote active living behavior. The American Journal of Preventive Medicine has published a supplement that presents lessons learned from the ALbD national program.
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
An Active Living by Design grant to the Wyoming Valley Wellness Trails Partnership built 22 miles of multi-use trails. The American Journal of Preventive Medicine has published a supplement that presents lessons learned from the ALbD national program.