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Active Living Research is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation dedicated to supporting research and resources that promote active living environments and policies.
Known for: Active Neighborhoods Toolkit: Walkability and Movement Interventions
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Active Neighborhoods Toolkit: Walkability and Movement Interventions
The Active Neighborhoods Toolkit provides evidence-based strategies and design interventions to improve walkability, physical activity, and community health. It compiles best practices for urban planners, public health professionals, and community advocates to create active, safe, and inclusive neighborhoods.
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Evidence Linking Design and Health
Through years of interdisciplinary research, we have seen how small changes in the built environment yield immense effects on community well-being. Street connectivity, mixed land use, access to parks—all these urban features correlate strongly with increased physical activity levels. Studies review...
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Assessing and Designing Walkable Neighborhoods
To make these principles actionable, this toolkit introduces a detailed framework for assessing walkability. It covers dimensions such as density, connectivity, land-use diversity, pedestrian infrastructure quality, and safety perception. Using existing measures—like the Walk Score and the Neighborh...
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Active Living Research is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation dedicated to supporting research and resources that promote active living environments and policies.
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