Title |
Physical activity and the rejuvenation of Connswater (PARC study): protocol for a natural experiment investigating the impact of urban regeneration on public health
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Published in |
BMC Public Health, August 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2458-13-774 |
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Authors |
Mark A Tully, Ruth F Hunter, Helen McAneney, Margaret E Cupples, Michael Donnelly, Geraint Ellis, George Hutchinson, Lindsay Prior, Michael Stevenson, Frank Kee |
Abstract |
There is a dearth of evidence regarding the impact of urban regeneration projects on public health, particularly the nature and degree to which urban regeneration impacts upon health-related behaviour change. Natural experiment methodology enables comprehensive large-scale evaluations of such interventions. The Connswater Community Greenway in Belfast is a major urban regeneration project involving the development of a 9 km linear park, including the provision of new cycle paths and walkways. In addition to the environmental improvements, this complex intervention involves a number of programmes to promote physical activity in the regenerated area. The project affords a unique opportunity to investigate the public health impact of urban regeneration. |
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