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Health input into land use planning experiences in a land use program.

O B Kaplan

    American Journal of Public Health
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Health professionals provide crucial input into land use planning, advising officials and developers. This ensures health considerations are integrated into land use decisions and standards for community well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Public Health Policy
    • Urban Planning

    Background:

    • Land use decisions significantly impact community health outcomes.
    • Integrating health expertise into land use planning is often overlooked.
    • California counties face complex land use challenges affecting public health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the role of a health professional in a county land use program.
    • To highlight the importance of health input in land use planning.
    • To emphasize the need for guiding standards in land use decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • Providing health expertise to elected officials, government staff, and citizen groups.
    • Interpreting existing land use standards and regulations.
    • Evaluating proposed land use changes and ordinances for health implications.

    Main Results:

    • Health professionals can effectively influence land use planning processes.
    • Direct input facilitates the integration of health considerations into policy.
    • Evaluation of proposals ensures potential health risks are identified and mitigated.

    Conclusions:

    • Health professional involvement in land use planning is vital for protecting public health.
    • Clear guiding standards are necessary for consistent and effective health integration.
    • This model demonstrates a proactive approach to health-informed land use.

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