Creating Healthy Neighborhoods: Evidence-Based Planning and Design Strategies

Good housing. Easy transit. Food access. Green spaces. Gathering places. Everybody wants to live in a healthy neighborhood. But creating one is more than a walk in the park. There's so much to learn and so much to do. It's hard to know where to begin. Creating Healthy Neighborhoods shows the path to [...]
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Good housing. Easy transit. Food access. Green spaces. Gathering places. Everybody wants to live in a healthy neighborhood. But creating one is more than a walk in the park. There's so much to learn and so much to do. It's hard to know where to begin. Creating Healthy Neighborhoods shows the path to places designed for living well. Three Harvard scholars -- Ann Forsyth, Emily Salomon, and Laura Smead -- bridge the gap between research and practice. Together, they map out ways for cities and towns to help their residents thrive. This practical guide approaches health from every side--physical, mental, and social. Eight overarching principles run the gamut from balance and connection to access and mobility. Twenty propositions suggest paths to explore in each of those areas, while 80 concrete actions lay out steps communities can take to get started. A solid research base makes the book ideal for planners, designers, public health professionals, and course adoption. Its direct style, real-world illustrations, and helpful glossary open it up to civic leaders, social activists, and engaged citizens. Creating Healthy Neighborhoods is a must-read for everyone who wants to make fit places to live.