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Public Health
Urban Planning
Community Health Interventions

Background:

The Active Living by Design (ALbD) National Program Office (NPO) aimed to foster active living in communities.
Twenty-five community partnerships were funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to achieve these goals.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the progress and impact of the ALbD community partnerships.
To document the strategies and outcomes of initiatives promoting physical activity and built environment changes.

Main Methods:

Utilized the ALbD online Progress Reporting System (PRS) database to collect data from June 2004 to October 2008.
NPO verified and analyzed partnership documentation of actions, accomplishments, and resource leveraging.
Tracked policy changes, planning products, built environment modifications, and physical activity program development.

Main Results:

Partnerships successfully raised $256 million through grants, policy, and other sources.
Significant achievements in influencing policy for capital improvements, street design, and development ordinances.
Common built environment changes included improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, such as sidewalks and crosswalks.
Development of physical activity programs like exercise clubs and 'walking school buses'.

Conclusions:

The ALbD program demonstrated substantial and measurable results, validating RWJF's investment.
Partnerships effectively leveraged resources and influenced decision-makers to create healthier community environments.
Findings contribute valuable knowledge and best practices to the active living field.