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Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2014
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source The Project For Lean Urbanism
Policy Areas Health, Community Development, Public Spaces
We've done a great job developing technology and labor saving machines, which unfortunately has produced a population that is disconnected from nature and sedentary. Our fondness of sitting is reflected in growing rates of obesity, diabetes, and chronic pain. One of the best things...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2011
Level County
State(s) All States
Source UC Berkeley, School of Public Health
Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Food, Economic Justice, Public Spaces
This policy brief discusses how access to parkland and recreational programs significantly reduces the risk of obesity in children and adolescents. It recommends that cities promote recreational programs in areas with fewer parks, convert vacant spaces into parkland, invest in traffic-calming...

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Public Health Advocacy Institute, and Sarah C. Peck
Policy Areas Health, Public Safety
Communities face challenges in preparing for mass shooting events, requiring comprehensive planning to ensure an effective response. Cities should prioritize crisis communication strategies, law enforcement preparedness through active shooter training and mutual aid agreements, and...

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