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Fall 2003 Progressive Planning Magazine back issues Table of Contents

Fall 2003 Planning for the Active City

Urban Planning For Active Living: Who Benefits?  By Kristen Day Seventh Generation: The Environment’s Role in Physical Activity: Necessary but not Sufficient  By Ann Forsyth The Key to Good Health is Not in the Ignition  By Lavinia Gordon America’s Obesity […]

October 30, 2003September 22, 2012 Fall 2003, Progressive Planning Magazine back issues, Table of Contents

Fall 2003

The Complex Role of Urban Design and Theoretical Models of Physical Activity

Kevin J. Krizek, Assistant Professor There is considerable enthusiasm among individuals in research, advocacy and policy circles for the idea that “good” urban design will positively contribute to levels of physical activity. The enthusiasm demonstrated by such perspectives is refreshing; […]

October 22, 2003September 22, 2012 Fall 2003

Fall 2003

Designing the Active City: The Case for Multi-Use Paths

By Anne Lusk More people walk and bicycle in cities worldwide where destinations such as grocery stores, post offices or coffee shops are accessible by sidewalks, roads for bicycling and separated multi-use paths. Examples abound in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium […]

October 22, 2003September 22, 2012 Fall 2003

Fall 2003

Engineering Physical Activity Back Into Americans’ Lives

From Citizen Planner: Planning and Physical Activity special issue. By Mark Fenton In recent months Americans have heard from the Surgeon General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and no less than the President himself that this nation is […]

October 22, 2003September 22, 2012 Fall 2003

Fall 2003

The Key to Good Health is Not in the Ignition: Portland, Oregon Tries a New Tool to Reduce Car Travel

By Lavinia Gordon For years Portland has received kudos for its innovative and successful transportation and land use policies. Portland boasts of a vital downtown, a nationally recognized urban growth boundary, an award-winning light rail and transit system and as […]

October 22, 2003September 22, 2012 Fall 2003

Fall 2003

7th Generation The Environment’s Role in Physical Activity: Necessary but Not Sufficient

By Ann Forsyth Theme Editor Anne Lusk Americans are getting fatter and exercising less. As Thomas Halton outlines in this issue, this has human costs; overweight and lack of exercise contribute to a variety of chronic diseases. Given the multi-billion […]

October 22, 2003September 22, 2012 Fall 2003

Fall 2003

Urban Planning For Active Living: Who Benefits?

By Kristin Day The US population is heavier than ever, with obesity and overweight reaching alarming levels. Inadequate physical activity explains at least part of this trend. As Thomas Halton explains elsewhere (see “Obesity Epidemic” in this issue), 22 percent […]

October 22, 2003September 22, 2012 Fall 2003

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