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Mark H Hamamoto1, David D Derauf, Sheryl R Yoshimura
1Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, Kokua Kalihi Valley, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. mark@kkv.net
Community health centers can lead successful active living initiatives by engaging residents in tangible projects. This approach revitalized a park and promoted healthy lifestyles in Kalihi Valley.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community Engagement
- Urban Planning
Background:
- Kalihi Valley, a densely populated, low-income area, lacked infrastructure for physical activity.
- Kokua Kalihi Valley (KKV), a community health center, aimed to enhance the built environment for resident well-being.
- KKV has a history of community-based initiatives addressing social determinants of health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To improve the built environment in Kalihi Valley to support physical activity.
- To leverage community health center resources for cross-sectoral health projects.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a flexible partnership model and direct community action.
- Developed a 100-acre state park for active living and established a bicycle repair/recycling program.
- Mobilized thousands of community volunteers and secured media attention.
Main Results:
- Successfully reclaimed significant land for active living purposes.
- Stimulated substantial public governmental support and private community involvement.
- Contributed to a city charter amendment prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
Conclusions:
- Community engagement in projects with tangible outcomes drives success.
- Community health centers are well-positioned to lead active-living initiatives.
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