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Tools to measure the walkability ... of the local environment

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 19/06/2007 - 00:45
Fact Sheets - Web page - HTML - Browser
These fact sheets provide background information on physical activity and active living as well as highlighting a selection of audit tools for those wanting to assess or evaluate aspects of the environment. They have been developed for those working on physical activity projects and initiatives with an environmental component or focus.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
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Urban area disadvantage and physical activity: a multilevel study in Melbourne, Australia

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 22:00
Abstract - Urban area disadvantage and physical activity - Web page
This study a
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
active living
melbourne
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Development of a reliable measure of walking within and outside the local neighborhood: RESIDEs neig

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/07/2006 - 01:00
Abstract - Development of a reliable measure of walking etc - Web page
The Residential Environment project (RESIDE) is a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of a new residential design code on walking. The aim to develop a reliable measure of walking – undertaken within and outside the neighborhood – and overall physical activity.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Walkability
Free tags: 
assessment
trends in physical activity
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Associations of location and perceived environmental attributes with walking in neighbourhoods

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 21:21
Abstract for associations of location and perceived environmental attributes - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Ecological models highlight the importance of environmental influences.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
costal ecology
environmental health
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Transport planners out of step on walking (newspaper opinion piece)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 20/03/2006 - 23:45
A better deal for pedestrians would be a smart way to ease Melbourne's transport woes.
News media item - Transport planners out of step etc - web page
Opinion piece re neglect of walking in Melbourne transport planning
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Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
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transport planning
media item
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Planning for pedestrians (Victoria DOI)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 20/03/2006 - 21:01
Principles and guidelines for improving pedestrain access to destinations and urban spaces. Includes a link to Rodney Tolley's Providing for Pedestrians report.
Planning for pedestrians - web page
The providing for pedestrians report has been produced by Rodney Tolley (of CAST and WALK21), for use by a range of professionals.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
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policy
transport planning
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