Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Financing for infrastructure that promotes physical activity and mental health (e.g., green space, playground equipment, community recreation facilities, walking path/trails, community gardens, sidewalks, swimming pools)

Research citation

Evidence strength

Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
What Works - Green Space & Parks. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=303. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Growing
Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
Lee, Andrew Chee Keng, et al. “Value of Urban Green Spaces in Promoting Healthy Living and Wellbeing: Prospects for Planning.” Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, vol. 8, Aug. 2015, pp. 131–37. PubMed Central, doi:10.2147/RMHP.S61654. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Obesity rate decreases
What Works - Places for Physical Activity. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=292. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Opportunities for physical activity increase
“Access to exercise opportunities.” County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/explore-health-rankings/what-and-why-we-rank/health-factors/health-behaviors/diet-exercise/access-to-exercise-opportunities. Accessed 14 March 2019. View
Growing
Related outcome: Opportunities for physical activity increase
Knox, Emily Caitlin Lily, et al. “Workplace Policies and Practices Promoting Physical Activity across England.” International Journal of Workplace Health Management, vol. 10, no. 5, Oct. 2017, pp. 391–403. PubMed Central, doi:10.1108/IJWHM-01-2017-0004. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
What Works - Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions in Preschool & Child Care. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=78&id=491. Accessed 12 Feb. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
What Works - Places for Physical Activity. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=292. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
Understanding the Impact of Active Design in Affordable Housing: Insights for Policymakers and Developers. NYS Health Foundation, 26 Jan. 2017, https://nyshealthttps://nyshealthfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/center-for-active-design-brief-jan-2017.pdfhfoundation.org/resource/understanding-the-impact-of-active-design-in-affordable-housing-insights/. View
Growing
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
What Works - Bike & Pedestrian Master Plans. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=293. Accessed 9 Apr. 2018. View
Growing
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
What Works - Green Space & Parks. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=303. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Growing
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
Lee, Andrew Chee Keng, et al. “Value of Urban Green Spaces in Promoting Healthy Living and Wellbeing: Prospects for Planning.” Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, vol. 8, Aug. 2015, pp. 131–37. PubMed Central, doi:10.2147/RMHP.S61654. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
Knox, Emily Caitlin Lily, et al. “Workplace Policies and Practices Promoting Physical Activity across England.” International Journal of Workplace Health Management, vol. 10, no. 5, Oct. 2017, pp. 391–403. PubMed Central, doi:10.1108/IJWHM-01-2017-0004. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Sense of community (social connectedness) increases
Lee, Andrew Chee Keng, et al. “Value of Urban Green Spaces in Promoting Healthy Living and Wellbeing: Prospects for Planning.” Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, vol. 8, Aug. 2015, pp. 131–37. PubMed Central, doi:10.2147/RMHP.S61654. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Stress decreases
What Works - Green Space & Parks. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=303. Accessed 1 Mar. 2018. View
Growing