A review on the effects of physical built environment attributes on enhancing walking and cycling activity levels within residential neighborhoods

Wang, Y.; Chau, Chi Kwan; Ng, W. F.; Leung, T. M.

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2015.08.004

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“…Related research suggests that obesity rates tend to be inversely associated with the use of alternative modes of transportation (e.g., walking, cycling, public transit) [99,100]. There is substantial body of literature claiming that compact urban development leads to an improvement in physical fitness and health considering that mixed land-use development improves walking and cycling conditions and encourages the use of these modes for both commuting and recreation purposes [58,101,102]. For instance, Frank et al [103] found that residents of the mixed land-use neighbourhoods walk, bike and transit 2-3 times more and drive almost 60% less compared to those living in more sprawled and automobile-oriented areas.…”

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Developing and Assessing Alternative Land-Use Scenarios from the MOLAND Model: A Scenario-Based Impact Analysis Approach for the Evaluation of Rapid Rail Provisions and Urban Development in the Greater Dublin Region

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Abstract:In this study, environmental sustainability implications of planned rail infrastructure investments on the urban form and development in the Greater Dublin Region (GDR) have been analysed incorporating the scenario analysis approach. Various scenarios are developed using the MOLAND Model applications including: A baseline scenario incorporating a continuation of the present dispersed pattern of urban development and an alternative scenario with rail-oriented corridor development, under varying conditions of economic growth. An alternative scenario was also developed for the recessionary development case considering the prolonged recession in the GDR. Further explorations incorporating a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) approach are developed to evaluate the sustainability implications of different land development scenarios in the Dublin Region. This is assisted by focussing on the impacts of rail investments on urban form and development as raised in the international comparative literature. The findings from the CBA assessment positively indicate that containment policies-as represented by the public transport oriented development indicate benefits over the dispersed development case by reducing the negative consequences of sprawl type of developments. In contrast, dispersed development in the baseline scenario indicates costs of continuation of such development patterns exceed the benefits in the long term. This study will contribute to policy support evaluation measures relating to the integration of scenario analysis tool with the CBA approach in assisting the evaluation of new transport infrastructure proposals.

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Developing and Assessing Alternative Land-Use Scenarios from the MOLAND Model: A Scenario-Based Impact Analysis Approach for the Evaluation of Rapid Rail Provisions and Urban Development in the Greater Dublin Region

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“…múltiplos níveis de mudança é plausível atentar para a importância do papel do ambiente social e físico nos baixos níveis de AF na população [2][3][4] . Desse modo, é crescente o interesse de discutir o papel das características do ambiente na caminhada em idosos 5 . A caminhada é AF mais praticada entre idosos, sendo de baixo impacto, com reduzido risco de lesão e de fácil acesso [6][7][8] .…”

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Características do ambiente do bairro e prática de caminhada no lazer e deslocamento em idosos

Balbé

Wathier

Rech

2017

Rev. Bras. Ativ. Fís. Saúde

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ResumoEste estudo teve como objetivo analisar a prevalência e as características do ambiente do bairro associadas com a caminhada no lazer e no deslocamento em idosos. Estudo transversal com 213 idosos (60 a 93 anos; 78,9% mulheres), participantes de grupos de convivência da zona urbana de Rio do Sul (SC), no ano de 2014. A caminhada no lazer e deslocamento foi avaliada utilizando a versão longa do Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física (ativo ≥150 minutos/sem). A percepção do ambiente foi mensurada a partir da versão modificada da Neighborhood Environmental Walkability Scale, composta de 13 questões sobre as características do ambiente do bairro. Adotaram-se análises de regressão logística binária bruta e ajustada, com nível de significância de 5%. A prevalên-cia de caminhada no lazer foi de 22,1% (IC95%: 16,4-27,7) e de 28,2% (IC95%: 22,1-34,2) no deslocamento. A percepção de existência de ruas inclinadas (OR= 3,18; IC95%: 1,44-7,05) e de academias ao ar livre (OR= 0,16; IC95%: 0,04-0,70) foi associada com caminhada no lazer. No deslocamento, observou-se que maior chance de ser ativo na caminhada entre idosos que perceberam à presença de calçadas em condições de uso (OR= 3,50; IC95%: 1,48-8,28) e a presença de academias de ginástica (OR= 4,16; IC95%: 1,72-12,3). Conclui-se que menos de 30% dos idosos de Rio do Sul são ativos na caminhada no lazer e no deslocamento e, a presença de calçadas em condições adequadas de uso foi associada com o comportamento ativo na caminhada no deslocamento em idosos. Melhorar a estrutura das calçadas e diversificar os espaços para atividade física pode promover maiores níveis de caminhada em idosos. in the commuting. The perception of climbs streets (OR= 3.18;) and of outdoor gyms (OR= 0.16; was associated with to be active in walking in leisure-time. In commuting was observed that greater chance of active in walking among older adults people who perceived the presence of sidewalks (OR= 3.50;) and the presence of gyms (OR= 4.16; Palavras-chave

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“…Emerging from these seminal concepts relating BE and active travel, studies have examined specific attributes including density [23,24], service density [25,26], land use mix [27] and street-level connectivity [28,29], as well as composite measures of sprawl [30,31] and walkability [32]. Detailed research evidence has been reviewed elsewhere including the links between BE and physical activity [33][34][35], obesity [36], cardio-metabolic risks [37] and mental health [38]. The positive roles of urban green space in promoting physical and mental health have also been examined [39], including the role of street trees [40,41], access to parks [42][43][44] and quality of green [45][46][47] as well as park characteristics and programmes [48,49].…”

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Healthy Cities of Tomorrow: the Case for Large Scale Built Environment–Health Studies

Sarkar

Webster

2017

J Urban Health

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A review on the effects of physical built environment attributes on enhancing walking and cycling activity levels within residential neighborhoods

Cited by 309 publications

References 180 publications

Developing and Assessing Alternative Land-Use Scenarios from the MOLAND Model: A Scenario-Based Impact Analysis Approach for the Evaluation of Rapid Rail Provisions and Urban Development in the Greater Dublin Region

Developing and Assessing Alternative Land-Use Scenarios from the MOLAND Model: A Scenario-Based Impact Analysis Approach for the Evaluation of Rapid Rail Provisions and Urban Development in the Greater Dublin Region

Características do ambiente do bairro e prática de caminhada no lazer e deslocamento em idosos

Healthy Cities of Tomorrow: the Case for Large Scale Built Environment–Health Studies

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