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Checklist for healthy and sustainable communities
Anthony G Capon1, Edward J Blakely
1Australian Health Policy Institute, The University of Sydney, Australia. acapon@med.usyd.edu.au
New South Wales Public Health Bulletin
|July 3, 2007
Summary
This study introduces a 10-point checklist to guide the planning and development of healthy, sustainable communities. It assesses physical place characteristics impacting human health and environmental sustainability for urban planners.
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning and Public Health
- Environmental Sustainability Assessment
Background:
- Growing need for integrated approaches to community development.
- Assessing health and environmental impacts of urban planning decisions is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a 10-point checklist for planning and developing healthy and sustainable communities.
- To provide a tool for evaluating physical characteristics of urban environments.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 10-point checklist.
- Focus on physical characteristics of places relevant to health and environment.
Main Results:
- The checklist covers 10 key domains related to community physical attributes.
- Each domain links place characteristics to human health and environmental sustainability.
Conclusions:
- The checklist serves as a valuable tool for urban planners, developers, and managers.
- It aids in assessing the health and environmental impacts of development and infrastructure projects.
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