Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Construction of ADA sidewalks and bike lanes
Research citation
Evidence strength
Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
Renalds, Arlene, et al. “A Systematic Review of Built Environment and Health.” Family & Community Health, vol. 33, no. 1, Mar. 2010, p. 68. journals.lww.com, doi:10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181c4e2e5. View
Growing
Related outcome: Obesity rate decreases
Renalds, Arlene, et al. “A Systematic Review of Built Environment and Health.” Family & Community Health, vol. 33, no. 1, Mar. 2010, p. 68. journals.lww.com, doi:10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181c4e2e5. View
Growing
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
Renalds, Arlene, et al. “A Systematic Review of Built Environment and Health.” Family & Community Health, vol. 33, no. 1, Mar. 2010, p. 68. journals.lww.com, doi:10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181c4e2e5. View
Growing
Related outcome: Sense of community (social connectedness) increases
Renalds, Arlene, et al. “A Systematic Review of Built Environment and Health.” Family & Community Health, vol. 33, no. 1, Mar. 2010, p. 68. journals.lww.com, doi:10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181c4e2e5. View