Sunday, January 29, 2006
Healthy Cities
Can a City Make You Fat?
WEB Reference, Jan. 27, 2006 (Megan Ogilvie, Special to the Star) - An assistant professor of clinical epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, [Andrew] Rundle is studying the links between the urban environment and body size. He wants to know whether neighbourhood amenities, such as corner stores, parks, decent sidewalks, and access to public transit, affect a person's diet and activity levels. In other words, does your environment make you fat? During a one-hour walking tour of a small section of New York City ?? by Gramercy Park, across Union Square and through Greenwich Village ?? Rundle points out different environmental features that may influence obesity. A farmer's market in Union Square that sells freshgreens and organic meats three days a week is likely a positive feature in this neighbourhood; it may encourage people to make healthy food choices. A park with a large, safe jungle gym may get families off of the couch and outside to play, increasing their daily quota of physical activity. A desolate stretch of New York University facultyhousing along West 3rd St. has no street-level shops or restaurants. Residents are not likely to go out for an afternoon walk, says Rundle. See the article:
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1138315818839&call_pageid=968867505381&col=969048872038.
Can a City Make You Fat?
WEB Reference, Jan. 27, 2006 (Megan Ogilvie, Special to the Star) - An assistant professor of clinical epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, [Andrew] Rundle is studying the links between the urban environment and body size. He wants to know whether neighbourhood amenities, such as corner stores, parks, decent sidewalks, and access to public transit, affect a person's diet and activity levels. In other words, does your environment make you fat? During a one-hour walking tour of a small section of New York City ?? by Gramercy Park, across Union Square and through Greenwich Village ?? Rundle points out different environmental features that may influence obesity. A farmer's market in Union Square that sells freshgreens and organic meats three days a week is likely a positive feature in this neighbourhood; it may encourage people to make healthy food choices. A park with a large, safe jungle gym may get families off of the couch and outside to play, increasing their daily quota of physical activity. A desolate stretch of New York University facultyhousing along West 3rd St. has no street-level shops or restaurants. Residents are not likely to go out for an afternoon walk, says Rundle. See the article:
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1138315818839&call_pageid=968867505381&col=969048872038.
Local Living Economies / Retail Designing
Honey, We Shrunk the Big Box!
WEB Reference, Nov. 30, 2005 (Michigan Land Use Institute) - But there’s more to taming mega-retail than size restrictions – Commentary on further steps - http://www.mlui.org/growthmanagement/fullarticle.asp?fileid=16966.
Honey, We Shrunk the Big Box!
WEB Reference, Nov. 30, 2005 (Michigan Land Use Institute) - But there’s more to taming mega-retail than size restrictions – Commentary on further steps - http://www.mlui.org/growthmanagement/fullarticle.asp?fileid=16966.
Exemplary Resources / Planning
Creating EcoVersity
WEB Reference, Jan. 29, 2006 (SCUP) - A list of student and organizer resources from the Society for College and University Planning website, originally meant for the Attendees at SCUP's 2003 Telecast on Sustainability. Also, from Planning for Higher Education special issue: "Sustainability: Taking the Long View". http://www.scup.org/sustainability/telecast-resources/.
Creating EcoVersity
WEB Reference, Jan. 29, 2006 (SCUP) - A list of student and organizer resources from the Society for College and University Planning website, originally meant for the Attendees at SCUP's 2003 Telecast on Sustainability. Also, from Planning for Higher Education special issue: "Sustainability: Taking the Long View". http://www.scup.org/sustainability/telecast-resources/.
Youth / Co-ops / Leadership
About the YES!
WEB Reference, Jan. 2006 (The Rainbow Youth Excellence Society (RYES) is a charitable, non-partisan organization that provides exceptional leadership training to British Columbia's youth through the support of the province's co-operative and credit union movement. The YES, formerly known as the Camp Rainbow program, is jointly administered by RYES the British Columbia Co-operative Association (BCCA). Whether you are a young person looking for a stimulating summer experience, or a co-op wanting to contribute to the growth of BC's youth, you will want to be part of the exciting and life-changing experience that this youth leadership program delivers during The YES Retreats. RYES runs 4 separate week-long leadership camps throughout the year:· Two "Basic" camps each summer aimed at 14-16 year olds;· One "Advanced" camp each spring break for any 14-18 year old that has attended a Basic Camp;· One "Grad" camp each summer for any youth who has been to both a Basic and an Advanced Camp.Each camp focuses on four primary themes: Self Awareness, Communication Skills, Co-operation and Leadership. For over 25 years, The YES has provided a unique learning experience for over 8,000 young people. http://www.theyes.ca/news.php.
About the YES!
WEB Reference, Jan. 2006 (The Rainbow Youth Excellence Society (RYES) is a charitable, non-partisan organization that provides exceptional leadership training to British Columbia's youth through the support of the province's co-operative and credit union movement. The YES, formerly known as the Camp Rainbow program, is jointly administered by RYES the British Columbia Co-operative Association (BCCA). Whether you are a young person looking for a stimulating summer experience, or a co-op wanting to contribute to the growth of BC's youth, you will want to be part of the exciting and life-changing experience that this youth leadership program delivers during The YES Retreats. RYES runs 4 separate week-long leadership camps throughout the year:· Two "Basic" camps each summer aimed at 14-16 year olds;· One "Advanced" camp each spring break for any 14-18 year old that has attended a Basic Camp;· One "Grad" camp each summer for any youth who has been to both a Basic and an Advanced Camp.Each camp focuses on four primary themes: Self Awareness, Communication Skills, Co-operation and Leadership. For over 25 years, The YES has provided a unique learning experience for over 8,000 young people. http://www.theyes.ca/news.php.
