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Does Neighbourhood Walkability Moderate the Effects of Mass Media Communication Strategies to Promote Regular Physical Activity?

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Higher cognitive impacts were observed in the more walkable neighborhoods suggesting that those living in environments conducive to walking may be more affected by mass media physical activity campaigns.

Effect of Bike Lane Infrastructure Improvements on Ridership in One New Orleans Neighborhood

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

This study was the first of its kind to measure the number of cyclists by age group, gender, and race, before and after the installation of a new bike lane.

Healthy People and the Design Sciences

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This article explores the importance of design in our communities, our cultures, and our cities for the health and well-being of our nation moving into the future.

Lessons from a Mixed-Methods Approach to Evaluating Active Living by Design

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Active Living by Design creates community-led change by working with local and national partners to build a culture of active living and healthy eating.

Programs and Promotions: Approaches by 25 Active Living by Design Partnerships

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Physical activity programs and promotions can be resource intensive and have limited impact but can increase physical activity by connecting people to their environments, according to this evaluation.

Evaluation Results from an Active Living Intervention in Somerville, Massachusetts

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Community-based active living interventions may help residents meet activity guidelines, according to this pre/post-intervention analysis of adults and teens in Somerville, Mass.

Bike, Walk, and Wheel

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Columbia residents walked and biked more in 2009 than previously, thanks to an Active Living by Design grant and infrastructure improvements.

Identifying the Role of Community Partnerships in Creating Change to Support Active Living

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This study of the community partnerships funded by Active Living by Design explores which structures and functioning contributed to success and which presented challenges.

Active Living by Design and It's Evaluation

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This article suggests that evaluations of community-based programs contribute to the science of evaluation, using lessons from the Active Living by Design (ALbD) evaluation.

Technical Assistance for Environmental and Policy Change

November 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This pioneering model supported the unique needs of grantees, created a robust peer learning network, and helped build the field of active living.