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June 1, 2011

Location Duluth Minnesota

Organization St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services; Arrowhead Regional Development Commission; Public Solutions Inc.; Minnesota Department of Health; NorthpointGIS

The redesign study of Sixth Avenue East in 2010 arose out of community concerns about the safety of the roadway and its perceived negative effects on the neighborhood.

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Organization Web Site:: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services
Contact Email:: [email protected]

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2011, June
Decision-making levels:

Local
Sectors:

Transportation, Planning and zoning
Additional topic areas:

Planning, Bridges and roads, Public transit, Active transportation
Drivers of health:

Diet and physical activity, Safe and affordable public transit, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Community safety, Income and wealth
Affected populations:

Children, Economically disadvantaged
Community types:

Urban
Research methods:

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

Other funding