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. 2017 Aug;107(8):1278–1282. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.303898
Health-Promoting Design Unhealthy Design
Neighborhood asset for access and commerce Physical barrier that divides neighborhoods
Supports neighborhood social and cultural connections Exhibits neglect and physical decay
Safe travel speeds for all users Traffic speeds too high to be safe for all users
Comfortable for all users to cross Difficult to cross because of design and traffic
Link within pedestrian and bicycle networks Barrier within pedestrian and bicycle networks
Designed to mitigate air pollution Near-roadway air pollution
Designed to mitigate noise Source of noise
Accessible to users of all abilities Inaccessible to users with disabilities
Supports green infrastructure systems Impervious paving materials, lack of shade
Contributes to revitalization without displacement Location of residential and business gentrification