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Using GIS to Measure Walkability in Cincinnati, OH

Lemon, Jamie
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1337887649

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2012, MCP, University of Cincinnati, Design, Architecture, Art and Planning: Community Planning.
Preventable diseases resulting from unhealthy lifestyles are an unfortunate reality for many Americans. Because walking is one relatively easy way to improve individual health, the factors that influence people to walk are the subject of considerable research efforts. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate walkability through an exploratory analysis of built environment constructs that have been connected with active transportation behaviors. Additionally, an effort is made to measure walkability within a cluster of neighborhoods located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Results from this study suggest that a walkability coverage is attainable using quantitative measures and readily available GIS data. The methodology employed, a walkability index composed of four physical environmental factors identified from previous research, highlights variations within the study area and can easily be applied to other cities. Health data and travel behavior surveys can be used to enhance this type of walkability research, further expanding on our understanding of how urban environments influence physical activity behaviors.
Christopher Auffrey, PhD (Committee Chair)
Changjoo Kim, PhD (Committee Member)
72 p.
Urban Planning
walkability; GIS; physical activity;

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  • Lemon, J. (2012). Using GIS to Measure Walkability in Cincinnati, OH [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1337887649

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Lemon, Jamie. Using GIS to Measure Walkability in Cincinnati, OH. 2012. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1337887649.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Lemon, Jamie. "Using GIS to Measure Walkability in Cincinnati, OH." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1337887649

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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