North America

Battling America's epidemic of physical inactivity: building more walkable, liveable communities

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 23:51
Building more walkable, liveable communities
link to abstract/purchase info - epidemic of physical inactivity - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
An article which explores the possibility of creating environments which promote physical activity, in particular walking.
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
policy
obesity
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Reliability and validity of two instruments designed etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 23:44
Abstract & order info - Reliability and validity of two instruments etc - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
An article which explores two instruments used to assess the suitability of roads and sid
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Free tags: 
community design
active living
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Walking and bicycling: an evaluation of environmental audit instruments

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 23:37
Walking and bicycling - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
An article which explores existing environmental instruments used to capture the walkability and bikability of environments
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Free tags: 
physical environmental factors
environmental audit instruments
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When worlds collide: the study of walking

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 20:34
Observations on the integration of epidemiology and transportation behavioural analysis in the study of walking
Abstract & order information - when worlds collide - Document - Adobe PDF - Acroba
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Marketing
Free tags: 
transportation
behavioural assessment
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Older residents meet city's challenge in walking shoes (New York)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 03:10
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An article on a New York City Government programme to promote healthy habits and physical activity among older people
Document Type: 
News items
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Free tags: 
health promotion
physical fitness

Feasibility of a minimal contact intervention to promote walking among insufficiently active women

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 02:52
Abstract - minimal contact intervention - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A research paper on a six week minimal contact intervention on walking behaviour. This study used a pre-experimental design.
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Marketing
Free tags: 
exercise
intervention
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How do perceptions of local neighbourhood relate to adolescents' walking and cycling

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 02:48
Abstract - perceptions of local neighbourhoods - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A research paper on perceptions of the local neighbourhood and the relationship to adolescents' walking and cycling
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Free tags: 
neighbourhood perception
social interaction
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The walking deck (Stanford Health Promotion Resource Centre)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 11/06/2006 - 21:56
Purchase information - Web page
The Walking Deck introduces simple ways to incorporate walking's benefits into your daily life. Included are cards covering form and technique, providing instructions for monitoring your intensity and executing proper stretching and strolling, plus 20 specialty walks keyed to diverse environments.
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Activities
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purchase
daily life
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Walk and Bike to School (US

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 11/06/2006 - 21:51
Walk and Bike to School - PowerPoint presentation
A USA website for International walk to school week and for promoting safe walking and bicycling to school throughout the year
Author(s):
unknown
Publisher(s):
Partnership for a Walkable America
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Activities
Free tags: 
routes to school
getting started
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About Us

Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.

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