The next Healthy Places Research Group meeting will be held on 9.11.07. Check the [CALENDAR] for details.
What are "Healthy Places"?
"Healthy Places" is a term that refers to buildings, neighborhoods, and even entire metropolitan areas. It explores and evaluates how we can develop, design, and build places that promote good health, support community values, and restore vitality to communities.
What is the Healthy Places Research Group?
The Healthy Places Research Group (HPRG), winner of the 2005 Golden Shoe Award for Pedestrian-Friendly Research, is a collaborative effort involving Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, Georgia Tech's College of Architecture, and the Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development. It also involves professionals from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers, students, and others interested in exploring the co-relationship between the built environment and the health of communities. Participation is open to anyone interested in exploring the characteristics and advancement of healthy places.
When does HPRG meet?
The HPRG meets once a month (typically the first Tuesday of every month from September to May, unless otherwise noted) to discuss issues and exchange information pertaining to health policy and impacts.
Where can I learn more about HPRG?
To learn more about some of the past meeting topics and speakers, check out the meeting archives on the CALENDAR page. For additional information on some of the research that has been discussed at past HPRG meetings, please visit the RESEARCH/PROJECTS page.
If you have any questions about the Healthy Places Research Group, or would like to receive email updates on future meetings, contact Amy Danner, CQGRD, at amy.danner@gatech.edu or at 404.385.5133.
