Category Archives: Parks

National Geographic Cities Issue

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Built Environment and Health

Just a quick note:  The April 2019 issue of National Geographic focuses on Cities and how to redesign them to support health, sustainability and community.  The issue covers transit oriented design, China’s new urban design regulations, walking through Tokyo, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Transport, Economic Development, Injury, Parks, Pedestrian Injury, Physical Activity, Safety, Transportation, Urban Design, Urban Forestry, Walkability | Leave a comment

Neighborhood Conditions Influence the Ability of Diabetics to Control Their Blood Sugar

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Built Environment and Health

In collaboration with researchers from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene we recently published an article in the American Journal of Epidemiology showing that diabetics living in neighborhoods with more advantaged economic environments, greater walkability and … Continue reading →

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Systematic Review of Literature on Neighborhood Park Access and Physical Activity

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Built Environment and Health

Providing neighborhood access to clean, safe and engaging park spaces is a strategy being adopted by many communities to promote physical activity.  We just published a systematic review of the literature assessing the link between park access and physical activity. … Continue reading →

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Evidence Based Investment in Public Spaces

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Built Environment and Health

Through the development of numerous initiatives directed at transforming green spaces across the city, the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) has improved the quality of life for New Yorkers. Due to her track record of studying green spaces and streetscapes, … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Access to park space and BMI

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Built Environment and Health

Our recent article in the American Journal of Health Promotion explores the association between New York City resident’s body mass index (BMI) and their access to neighborhood parks, park quality, and park physical activity resources. Our analyses show that higher … Continue reading →

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