Healthy Corridor for All
Location
St. Paul
Minnesota
Organization
ISAIAH, Policy Link, Take Action Minnesota
ISAIAH, TakeAction Minnesota and PolicyLink worked together in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to conduct an HIA of proposed land-use changes related to a new light rail transit line that will connect the Twin Cities. The Central Corridor Light Rail Transit line, which runs through low-income and immigrant communities in St. Paul, could have wide-reaching, positive impacts on health if it leads to a reduction in air pollution and increased access to grocery stores, parks and open space without displacing local residents and businesses.
At A Glance
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Status:Completed
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Publication date:2012, January
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Decision-making levels:Local
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Sectors:Transportation, Planning and zoning
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Additional topic areas:Land-use planning, Public transit, Siting
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Drivers of health:Access to healthy food, Clean air and water, Safe and affordable parks and recreational facilities, Safe and affordable public transit
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Affected populations:Economically disadvantaged, Racial and ethnic minorities
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Community types:Urban
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Research methods:Primary research, Qualitative research
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Funding source:Health Impact Project grantee