Healthy & Walkable Communities
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2007-09-21T18:24:58Z
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Abstract
This document is intended to serve as a resource for Delaware municipalities wishing to improve
the walkability of their towns and, in so doing, the activity levels and health of their residents. In
addition to conducting research, IPA staff and students are working with a handful of Delaware
towns to identify a study area. Each study area is jointly walked and assessed with regard to its
strengths and deficiencies. Phase one of this project will be completed in June 2007, with each
municipality having received a written report with suggested implementation items from IPA.
Also, potential sources of funding will be identified. During phase two, and possible subsequent
phases, the Healthy/Walkable Communities team will offer continued assistance to the initial set
of towns and begin the process with new communities.
Description
This paper is a part of a larger project, the University of Delaware’s Healthy/Walkable
Communities initiative, which is an ongoing collaboration between the University’s Department
of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (DHNES) and the Institute for Public Administration
(IPA). Funding for this project was provided by the Delaware Department of Public Health
through DHNES. The Nemours Foundation also deserves recognition for its input and vision.
Keywords
walkability, healthy, communities, Delaware, walkable, physical activity