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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"land use mix"”.
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Impacts of residential developments on local sustainability : case study in Metro Boston
… (VMT) indicators -VMT per vehicle and VMT per household - are computed to represent the level of sustainability for each development. The study also estimates the average VMT indicators for the neighboring areas (750m buffer areas) and the towns where the selected projects are located. A …
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Neighborhood environment and physical activity
… of residential density, street connectivity, and land use mix was constructed to define 32 highly and less walkable neighborhoods in the city of Stockholm where data were collected. Physical activity was assessed by accelerometers and by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). …
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Measuring Accessibility and Explaining Trends in Commute Mode Choice in Washington, D.C. from 1970 - 2000
… share followed by distance to train station. Land use variables demonstrated weak correlations with variations in mode share due most likely to a lack of density gradient within the study area. The creation of variables to determine land use mix by census tract posed technical challenges as …
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Investigating the relationships between land use characteristics, public transport network features and financial viability at a corridor scale
… successful integration of public transport and land development planning is likely to be central in determining how effectively the cities in the 'global south' manage the mounting pressures from rapid urbanization, population growth and rising income inequality. While a number of Sub-Saharan …
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The Effects of the Physical Environment on Physical Activity of Older Adults
… that were perceived to have high diversity of land use mix, aesthetic attributes, and walking and cycling facilities were significantly associated with higher physical activity. Recommendations are also given regarding the importance of examining other factors such as weather, acculturation, …
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Understanding the impact of built environment on travel behaviour with activity-based modelling: Evidence from Beijing
… zone). In the context of Beijing, the total car use and commute car use of a person is significantly affected by the level of land use mix and the continuity of street facades around home, among all built environment features. Non-commute car use is significantly affected by employment density, …
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Understanding Land Use Grain: An Evaluation of Meaning and Measurement
<p>Land use grain is a commonly-used measure of the mixture of land uses in the urban environment in transportation planning and public health, but there is no standard measurement practice in place. This thesis examines the meaning and common measurements of land use grain in these subfields. The …
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"Perceived neighborhood walkability" and physical activity in four urban settings in South Africa
… South Africa (viz. Langa, Khayelitsha, Pinelands and Table View) were recruited through invitations following community gatherings and church services. Measures were obtained on perceived neighbourhood walkability, self-reported and measured physical activity and socio-economic status. Langa …
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The epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) and NCD risk factors in adolescents & youth living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa
… Cape Town. 3. To determine individual, household, social and neighbourhood level factors associated with obesity in AYLHIV. Methods: I conducted a narrative literature review to inform the development of a conceptual framework for investigating the intersection of adolescence developmental …