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> This papaer may be of interest to some.
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> A new study from the University of Colorado Denver shows public health
> issues are often ignored in many transportation projects, especially when
> major roads are built through lower-income neighborhoods. Air pollution,
> crime and numerous traffic hazards, the study said, point to a serious and
> persistent gap between public health and planning.
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> http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/newsroom/newsreleases/Pages/Study-shows-gap-b…
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> Here is s link to the study but you need access to the Journal of Planning
> Education and Research to read it
> http://jpe.sagepub.com/content/34/2/190.abstract
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Hi all -
I thought this might be of interest to you:
http://jah.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/04/24/0898264314527610.abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the environmental features that best support aging in place. Method: We conducted a realist synthesis, a theory-driven interpretive method of evidence synthesis, of 120+ articles (published 1991-2011) that attempts to explain how place may influence older adults’ decisions about mobility (e.g., physical activity). We developed an initial program theory, reviewed the literature, identified outcomes, analyzed and synthesized patterns, and created a final program theory. Results: Safety was a central mechanism, serving as one of the bridges between environmental components (e.g., connectivity, aesthetics, retail and services) and decisions about mobility. Population density, sidewalk presence, and park proximity did not emerge as key factors. Discussion: Safety considerations are one of the most prominent influences of older adults’ decisions about mobility. Street connectivity, pedestrian access and transit, and retail and services were also important. These factors are amenable to change and can help promote mobility for older adults.
thanks,
Irene
Irene H. Yen, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor
Division of General Internal Medicine
Department of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
Associate Director, Experiential Learning, Health & Society Pathway
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This papaer may be of interest to some.
A new study from the University of Colorado Denver shows public health
issues are often ignored in many transportation projects, especially when
major roads are built through lower-income neighborhoods. Air pollution,
crime and numerous traffic hazards, the study said, point to a serious and
persistent gap between public health and planning.
http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/newsroom/newsreleases/Pages/Study-shows-gap-b…
Here is s link to the study but you need access to the Journal of Planning
Education and Research to read it
http://jpe.sagepub.com/content/34/2/190.abstract
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Ed Christopher
