by nick | Oct 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Strong evidence demonstrates the impact that housing has as a social determinant of health, including how it affects the health of individuals, families, and communities. In Philadelphia, low-income renter households and low-income Black households are more likely to...
by nick | May 24, 2023 | Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Older Adults, People Living in Poverty, People with Disabilities
This rapid health impact assessment (HIA), produced by a team of University of Washington graduate students, identifies potential health concerns and action items as the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) launches a multiyear effort designed to improve...
by nick | May 24, 2023 | Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Children and Youth, Older Adults, People Living in Poverty, Urban Communities
Between 2011 and 2014, the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division conducted three health impact assessments (HIAs) on elements of Portland Metro’s Climate Smart Communities planning project. The Portland metro regional government requested the HIAs to ensure...
by nick | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Transportation produces 25% of the Portland, Oregon Metro region’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to a warming climate that could severely impact our health and quality of life. Our climate is already changing, and the way we work together to...
by nick | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
This HIA, carried out by the Benton County Health Department, evaluated a series of policy-change scenarios to amend the existing county code for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). ADUs are small, self-contained residential units that are built on the same lot...
