Healthy Places Research Group
Timeframe: October 2003 - ongoing
Sponsor/Client: CQGRD, Georgia Tech, Emory
University, Georgia State University, and the CDC
Project Scale: metropolitan area
Partners: Georgia Tech's College of Architecture,
Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, Georgia State's College
of Health and Human Sciences, and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Program Areas:
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. To learn more about those involved in the HPRG, view the PARTICIPANTS page or join the database to receive HPRG emails.
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.
To learn more about some of the past meeting topics and speakers, check out the meeting archives on the CALENDAR page.
