Table 3.

Illustrative results from each stage of the HEP-CATCH community action planning process, including intervention strategies generated (1), prioritized (2), and incorporated into multilevel intervention design (3) to reduce cardiovascular risk through increased physical activity and promotion of environments conducive to physical activity.^*

Levels of Multilevel Intervention	Potential Intervention Strategies Generated (1)	Intervention Strategies Prioritized (2)	Multilevel Intervention Design (3)
Individual/ Proximate	Develop programs & events that are fun & encourage physical activity1,2 (e.g. programs that engage youth & families; group walks with city leaders; activities involving friendly competition) Disseminate information about events & opportunities to be active, e.g. through grocery store bulletins, church newsletters1	Encourage development of knowledge, skills, & opportunities to incorporate physical activity into daily lives2	Develop neighborhood-based walking groups to support physical activity, encompassing information, skill building, social support and group walks3
Social Context/ Intermediate	Train community members as physical activity instructors1 Work with local churches, & schools to open their facilities to the wider community1, 2 Build on existing community physical activity programs1 Adopt neighborhood recreational spaces & promote greater use of these spaces2 Identify funding opportunities for community physical activity programs, e.g. sponsors, donations, legislation1	Work with churches & CBOs to develop & implement programs within the context of their existing activities2 Engage organizations, corporations, school & community groups to maintain recreation spaces & promote community ownership, e.g. adopt-a-block program, planting community gardens2 Facilitate linkages with existing athletic groups (e.g. walking clubs, athletic teams, nearby schools) to promote use of the greenways2 Work with businesses near greenways to develop walking clubs for employees2	Build capacity within community and faith-based organizations to support active living3 Provide training & support for community residents to become walking group leaders1 Provide ongoing training & technical assistance for representatives of community and faith-based organizations interested in establishing walking programs3 Provide small grants & technical assistance to community groups & residents to promote active engagement in supporting public green spaces3
Physical Context/ Intermediate	Assure safety from crime and motor vehicles1 Improve transportation to recreational spaces1 Explore alternative sites for physical activity Create additional spaces for physical activity, e.g. greenways, indoor facilities1	Work with the city to advocate a strong police presence near recreational spaces Designate businesses and homes near greenways as safe places2 Work with local groups to promote infrastructure development to assure safety and visual appeal of recreational spaces, e.g. lighting, signs, benches, water fountains, emergency phones2	Implement a mini-grant program to support the efforts of community groups/residents to promote improvements to parks and greenways to promote environments conducive to active living3 (e.g., community art projects in parks or greenways) Work with Greenway organizations to promote Greenway development & maintenance.2

^*Results from the first stage, interpretation of findings from the community assessment phase, are not included.

¹Results from Town Hall Meetings

²Results from Intervention Planning Team Meetings

³Multilevel Intervention Design