The environment in which you live can make it easier, or more challenging, to be physically active. Many Americans have become sedentary over the years because physical activity has been slowly engineered out of our lives. Physical changes to communities can create safe, healthy environments that encourage and promote active living.
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Kids and Adults Together After School
September 21, 2009 | Program Result Report
The OASIS mission is to enrich the lives of mature adults by engaging them in lifelong learning and service programs so they can learn, lead and contribute in their communities.
Lessons from Pennsylvania's Mixed Response to Federal School Wellness Law
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Pennsylvania can offer lessons for other states in moving forward with programs to promote good nutrition and wellness.
We Are Where We Live: How Neighborhood Disorder and Crime Impact Physical Activity, Weight and Racial Disparities in Health
October 2, 2008 | Program Result Report
Researchers analyzed the influence of neighborhood physical disorder and crime on levels of physical activity and obesity among people living in Philadelphia, and the extent to which neighborhood factors contribute to racial disparities in health.
New Logo and Trail Signs Identify 2,600-Mile East Coast Greenway Urban Walking and Biking Trail
March 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The East Coast Greenway Alliance created a logo and trail signs to promote the use of the East Cost Greenway, a 2,600-mile urban walking and biking trail that will link cities and towns from Maine to Florida.
Promoting and Developing a Trail Network Across Suburban, Rural, and Urban Communities
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.
Active Living Logan Square
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article profiles the work of Active Living Logan Square, a program run by the Logan Square Neighborhood Association with funding from Active Living by Design. Active Living Logan Square was able to make positive active living improvements by engaging the community and a wide variety of partners.
Philadelphia, Pa.
January 11, 2010 | Story
Community is among 50 sites making critical changes through national initiative to prevent obesity.
Philadelphia Project Works with Corner Stores to Improve Students' Snacking Choices
February 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
Staff at The Food Trust conducted a Corner Store Campaign to change the school and community environments to support healthy eating among children and adolescents.