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Smart Growth America report good place to start understanding link between sprawl and health
I found the report Measuring the Effects of Sprawl very helpful in understanding evidence of the impact of land use decisions on obesity and physical activity. As a planner I needed to understand the evidence that is the foundation for health communities. Although the report was released nearly seven years ago, it was the first national study on the subject.
Excerpt from press realease…
ContinueAdded by Fiona Hyde on February 24, 2010 at 10:30am — 2 Comments
Planning and Community Health Research Center-An American Planning Association National Research Center
The American Planning Association is taking the lead in making community health a central principle in municipalities across the country. APA launched the Planning and Community Health Research Center.
According to its web page:
"The Center is dedicated to integrating community health issues into local and regional planning practices by advancing a program of research, outreach, education, and policy. By working closely with policy makers, public health professionals,…
ContinueAdded by Fiona Hyde on February 6, 2010 at 1:17am — 3 Comments
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