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.
Physical Activity
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Walkable Communities and Adolescent Weight
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The odds of student overweight or obesity decreased if they lived in communities with higher walkability index scores according to this study.
Using Google Street View to Audit the Built Environment
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Google Street View imagery is used to assess characteristics of the built environment in this study.
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.
The Influence of Public and Green Spaces on Physical Activity Among Blacks and Whites
May 2, 2013 | Story
Rashawn Ray, PhD, a Scholar in RWJF's Scholars in Health Policy Research program (2010–12), examines patterns of exercise and use of public spaces by people of different racial and economic backgrounds.
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.
Beyond Distance: Children's School Travel Mode Choice
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Attitudes and perceptions about the environment are discussed in this comprehensive study assessing modifiable elements and environmental features beyond the actual distance to school.
Aesthetic Amenities and Safety Hazards Associated with Walking and Bicycling for Transportation in New York City
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Neighborhood street amenities such as sidewalk cafés, as well as fewer safety hazards may be associated with walking or active transportation.
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.
Body Mass Index, Safety Hazards, and Neighborhood Attractiveness
October 1, 2012 | Journal Article
The built environment potentially can reduce obesity, however, neighborhood characteristics may not be relevant to the same degree across various population subgroups and settings.
Active Living Research
December 20, 2012 | Program Result Report
Active Living Research is an ongoing national program to identify environmental factors and policies that can substantially increase levels of physical activity and to provide policy-makers with evidence about how to create more activity-friendly communities.