Built Environment Resources
Data Sources
This list includes health, physical environment, and social environment data sources that help link the built environment to public health.
Web Site Links
This list features links to leading organizations and publications in the built environment and public health field.
PowerPoint Presentations
Dr. Richard Jackson and Paul Zykofsky describe the relationship between the built environment and public health in two PowerPoint presentations.
Built Environment and Public Health Workshop
On May 2, 2007 PLACE co-hosted the Built Environment and Public Health Workshop. Nearly 200 participants, including city planners, transportation engineers, public health staff, and non-profit organizations, gathered to discuss healthy planning in their region. A workshop summary, presentations, and related materials are available.
Food Environment Resources
The Los Angeles County Food Policy and Smart Snackers
The Los Angeles County Food Policy encourages Los Angeles County employees to snack healthier at vending machines, meetings & events, and fundraisers.
The Department of Public Health's
Nutrition Program
also has nutrition resources and information. Please visit their
web site at www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/nut
for more information.
