Health Impact Assessments: A Tool to Focus on the Health Effects of Park Access
Type
Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year
2019
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Health impact assessments are a useful tool to help make the case for the many benefits of safe routes and park access. Decisionmakers often want data to help weigh costs and benefits of a change. This factsheet can help advocates engage stakeholders and gather data in support of park access and provides further resources for local decisionmakers interested in conducting an impact assessment in their community.