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Evidence Health Benefits of Buildings

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Health Impact Community Facilities

WebDiscover the impact of community facilities on physical activity and health on healthyactivebydesign.com.au. Learn how co-located facilities support healthy …

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Evidence Health Impact of Public Open Spaces

WebAdults, adolescents and children who live within walking distance of parks are more likely to use them and be more physically active. (2,3,6,18–20) Living within walking distance of …

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Public Open Space Health Benefits

WebIndividual studies may use slightly different definitions. Walkers exercising in urban parks report greater happiness and lower anger and depression scores. Adults with a wide …

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Publications & Policies Active Living Resources

WebNational Heart Foundation resources on the built environment: These resources have been created by the Heart Foundation and our key collaborators for active living initiatives …

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Design Features Urban Health & Community Interaction

WebDestinations. Design buildings and sites that specifically support increased levels of physical activity, whether incidental or deliberate. Create compact mixed-use neighbourhoods …

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Healthy Active by Design Introductory Training Resource Healthy

WebThe design elements identified in the guide align with the following Healthy Active by Design design features: Public Open Spaces – The guide advocates for the creation of shaded …

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WebThe Healthy Darwin program commenced in 2011 through the Federal Government’s Healthy Communities Initiative. The project was created to address the high incidence of …

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Buildings Physical Activity Case Studies

WebThe design of buildings can encourage physical activity by including features such as: Spaces and facilities that promote incidental physical activity. Prominent and attractive …

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WebActive ageing aims to extend the healthy ageing and quality of life for people. It seeks to do this by enabling continuing participation in social, economic, cultural and spiritual affairs …

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WebThe attractive and engaging space encourages visitation to the area, which can increase local spending. With nearly 10,000 creative industries businesses in WA (4.4% of all WA …

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WebThe design takes a ‘salutogenic’ approach in that it incorporates design strategies that research has shown to directly support patient health and wellbeing, rather than focusing …

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WebCofCQ’s innovative integrated community model enables residents to age in place with freedom, independence, privacy, dignity and security. The $15.6 million housing …

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WebThe Lock ‘n’ Ride bike shelter consists of a locked steel mesh cage, accessed by means of a registered SmartRider card, with u-rail type bike parking facilities inside. Typically, …

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WebThe Rise is a strong social, cultural, recreational and civic hub, designed to meet the needs of the community. The building: Embodies versatile design ensuring that the spaces are …

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WebHowever in the 1940’s, the lake was closed due to increasing pollution levels. In 2014, the Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG), committed to a vision to make the …

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WebThe Community Garden was established in October 2011, following a land allocation from the Canowindra Uniting Church. The land was previously one half of the Church’s …

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WebStretching from Pelican Waters Bell’s Creek in the south, to Tewantin in the north, the shared pathway is designed for both pedestrians and cyclists to facilitate an active …

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