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January 1, 2007

Location Commerce City Colorado

Organization Tri-County Health Department

The HIA looked at the proposed redevelopment of the Derby District in Colorado's Commerce City commercial core. The HIA considered how the redevelopment might affect issues, such as opportunities for physical activity; access to supermarkets that stock fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods; traffic and personal safety. The HIA made many specific recommendations for measures that could be taken to improve opportunities for walking and cycling, control traffic at dangerous intersections, encourage farmers' markets and grocery stores and improve public safety.

Outcome

Intersection upgrades to enhance safety were included in the final redevelopment. In addition, the HIA findings encouraged Commerce City to apply for a grant from the state's transportation department to create safe routes for walking to school.

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2007
Decision-making levels:

Local
Sectors:

Planning and zoning, Transportation
Additional topic areas:

Land-use planning, Active transportation, Bridges and roads
Drivers of health:

Access to healthy food, Safe street infrastructure, Diet and physical activity
Affected populations:

Economically disadvantaged, Racial and ethnic minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Older adults
Community types:

Urban
Research methods:

Literature review, Primary research, Quantitative research, Qualitative research
Funding source:

Other funding